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 Radio One FM 94.3 has tied up with BBC for providing some of its
content. Launched in January 2007, it has, during the course of
five months, endeared itself to listeners and continues to grow
in strength. The secret behind this success is the innovative
programming and its continuous celebration of Chennai. Yet
another innovation for the benefit of listeners is the tie-up
with BBC for providing content on its Breakfast Show. Starting
June 6, 2007, Radio One has made subtle changes to its
programming mix to ensure that Radio One demonstrates its core
promise consistently and continuously every 20 minutes.
The CDs titled Learn to Chant and Brindavanam were released by
N. Murali, Managing Director, The Hindu and President, Music
Academy, and the first copies were received by Guru P. S. Narayanaswamy and Cleveland V. V. Sundaram. Learn to Chant
consists of Subramania Bhujangam, Subramania Ashtakam,
Subramania Karaavalamba Stotram, Subramania Pancharatnam and
Subramania Aarati, the last one sung by T. S. Ranganathan.
Brindavanam comprise Carnatic compositions.
 N. Murali said that it is very difficult to
cut a disc at an early age and appreciated the singer for his
efforts. P. S. Narayanaswamy does a great job in shaping
youngsters and Raghava Krishna is one among those, he added.
Cleveland Sundaram praised Raghava Krishna for his hard work,
practice and dedication. He also lauded the youth for bravely
choosing songs made popular by great musicians including M. L. Vasanthakumari and M. S. Subulakshmi. Sundaram suggested that
Raghava Krishna could concentrate on ghana ragas like Thodi,
Kalyani and compositions of Muthuswamy Dikshithar and Thyagaraja.
 According to P. S. Narayanaswamy, besides musical knowledge,
practice also plays a major role. The Guru also advised that
Raghava Krishna should not stop with releasing CDs and should
concentrate in the next level, i.e/, performing concerts.
The CDs, which are priced around Rs 200, are available at Giri
Trading agency, Mylapore.
U. Bakialakshmi
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