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‘Integrity matters’Leading the young brigade of Carnatic musicians is T.M.Krishna, known for his adherence to tradition and principles fearlessly expressed. His involvement is evident even in the body language on the concert platform. Wit and humour make a ... Life time bond with music Groomed by stalwarts, Lalitha Sivakumar is content with passing on her knowledge to earnest students. ENCORE Fund raising for Tyagaraja Celebration Put together by musicians, the concert series was unique. SOUND PLAY 
Creator of cosmic soundThe tanpura or tambura is arguably the most important instrument in Indian music. Its role could be described as providing the tonic or base notes of the scale over which singers or instrumentalists overlay their melody. While it is described as ... 
My favourite RagaNaming a favourite raga is one of the most difficult exercises for a musician. My preferences keep varying. The mood of one raga is so different from the other that it gives a certain joy playing them at different times. My current choice ...
In the City Rama Ramesh; 3.30 p.m.: Anjani (veena); 4.30 p.m.: Adithyanarayanan; 5.30 p.m.: Arundathi Krishnan. September 23, 10 a.m. R.Deeptha; 3 p.m.: Rithvik Raja; 4 p.m.: C.Vignesh. •Balaganamrutham Srinivasa ...
Immaculate artistry Guru Gopinath blended Kathakali and Mohiniyattom to create Kerala Natanam.
Marked by melody and vidwat Artists showed discipline and spontaneity in their offerings. Relentless assault I There was no room for tranquillity as the saxophone dominated. 
Soulful and rare kritisIn the series of ‘Eppadi Padinaro,’ jointly held under the auspices of Rasika Ranjana Sabha, Tiruchi, and Krishna Sweets recently, Nisha P. Rajagopal, started with a Saveri Varnam, followed by ‘Vallaba Nakasya’. A ... The veena flows gracefully P. Vasanthakumar’s caressing technique heightened the grandeur of the sahitya. Lively and energetic Manimaran’s Hindolam essay came as a colourful collage of long and short phrases. Melodious and strong Pliant voice is Manasi Prasad’s asset.
Fitting tribute Shobana Ramesh’s performance for Salem Fine Arts recently was graceful and rich. Lackadaisical performance Niveditha needs to focus more on bhava.
Rivets with raw power ‘Woyzeck,’ ushers in the international flavour.
Religion in Bharati’s perspective Stories, songs and anecdotes enlivened Kousalya Shivakumar’s presentation. Voice that transcends time Vani Jairam had the audience eating out of her hand at her Golden Nite recently.
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