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On a joyous musical journey
Confronted with choice, T. V. Sankaranarayanan has always voted for music. The decision has fetched great results for this nephew of Madurai Mani Iyer, observes LAKSHMI DEVNATH.

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An artistic landmark

Events

Cultural events
CARNATICA IS organising some cultural events for the music season. Paddhati, an eight-day music festival begins today (December 1). Some of its highlights are Parampara — vintage reminiscences of old masters with recordings and ...

Music

`Hello... have you heard... ?'
Proliferation has led to dilution even as lucrative alternatives lure professional musicians, muses SVK.

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Singing His glory!
Margazhi is synonymous with bhajans. Some facts about the concept...

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Lilting Tharangini
SRI KRISHNA Leela Tharangini of Sri Narayana Tirtha is acknowledged as the longest and finest Nritha Natika (dance drama) in Sanskrit. Blending prose, verse and drama exquisitely, the entire work sparkles with fine diction and figures of speech. ...

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Creating waves of melody
The odds are not actually in their favour. But undaunted, cassette companies are constantly coming up with new releases — classical and devotional. What keeps them going? CHITRA SWAMINATHAN finds out.

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Evolution of Western music
Western art music extending from the repertory of Gregorian chant to modern electronic compositions has remarkable scope, amazing variety and a stunning richness, writes SULOCHANA PATTABHIRAMAN.

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A RECORD of records
From the talking machine to the cylinder phonograph, all record players metamorphosed into the popular gramophone, and spawned a huge recording industry that covered the globe. SUGANTHY KRISHNAMACHARI gives an account of the history of the records of the past...

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Niche for Gharanas too
The season is not without the vibrations of Hindustani music. JYOTI NAIR BELLIAPPA analyses the scene.

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Torch-bearer of a tradition
PARUR M.S. Anantharaman — illustrious son of an illustrious father. Son of Prof. Parur A. Sundaram Iyer, a doyen among violinists, Anantharaman has mastered both Carnatic and Hindustani systems. His father was his mentor from whom he learnt ...

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Master of a unique skill
THE TINY village of Semponnarkoil, near Mayavaram, is associated with the prominent musical term Rakthi, that relates to the essence of enjoyment of this art. Rakthi, which encompasses within itself beautiful intricacies of laya is a unique ...

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An ideal accompanist
IN THE field of percussion, the name of Guruvayur Dorai, evokes great admiration and reverence. Dorai, recipient of the TTK Award from the Music Academy, is renowned for his outstanding skill and known for creating worthy disciples all over the ...

Dance

Fascinated by the mystique
Shree Bharatalaya and Colgate University present ``The Tale Of Puhar," on December 6 at the Narada Gana Sabha Hall. CHITRA MAHESH talks to the key players.

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Dance for the people
NATYARANGAM OF Narada Gana Sabha launched its project, Jana Bharatam (Dance for the people), on November 21, at Children's Garden School, Mylapore. Natyarangam has been conducting many such projects to promote young dancers and to create ...

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Art and life were inseparable for Bala
To address her as the Queen of Abhinaya will not do full justice to the multifaceted talent of Balasaraswathi, says senior disciple NANDINI RAMANI.

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It is much more than a group dance
If care is not taken dance dramas can appear like productions hastily put together. LAKSHMI VISWANATHAN discusses the finer aspects of the genre.

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Partners in life and performance
From Burra Katha to singing, dancing and mridangam playing, Narasimhachari is master of several skills. With talented wife, Vasanthalakshmi, he receives the Nritya Choodamani award conferred by the Sri Krishnagana Sabha this year. GOWRI RAMNARAYAN writes.

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`Part of learning process'
"I AM learning," says Sudharani Raghupathy simply. ``Each time I meet a fresh group, I learn more," she continues. ``It is true that I studied in that country in 1964. I never believed that the twain shall never meet. I think people all over the ...

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'We love India'
VIJAY K. Palaparty, who plays Kovalan is evidently happy. He understands that much stands on his slight shoulders and says ``I have danced for 12 years now... Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi. And at this point of my dance career, it was either to ...

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Inimitable dance guru
The Music Academy honours four artistes — two with Sangita Kala Acharya and an equal number with the TTK Award for Excellence. Profiles...

Drama

Is drama left out of the celebration?
THE CITY'S artscape changes when winter comes. The feeling of well being created by the nip in the air is bolstered by the strains of music and the rhythmic sound of dance. But like a poor relation who can only watch the festivities from the ...

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