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Wishing the graceful YAMINI REDDY (Born 1 September 1982) (born 1 September 1982)

Wishing the graceful YAMINI REDDY (Born 1 September 1982) (born 1 September 1982)

Wishing the graceful YAMINI REDDY (Born 1 September 1982) Indian classical dancer, a kuchipudi exponent on her Birthday today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LUyVT7opuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhZ3NX8jJvo


Yamini Reddy was born in New Delhi to noted kuchipudi dancers and Padma Bhushan award winners, Drs. Raja Reddy & Radha Reddy.



She received her training from her parents and gave her first performance in New Delhi when she was only three. She has inherited her father's tandava and mother's lasya, a combination that is evident in her style.

Yamini Reddy did her schooling at Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi and her graduation from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. She is an MBA graduate. She turned down an offer to do medicine and concentrated on dance.

Performing career

Yamini Reddy started performing at a young age. Her poised ability to hold difficult balancing poses along with her finely honed sense of rhythm can easily dazzle audiences.

Apart from giving performances all over the world, Yamini Reddy is also teaching Kuchipudi at Natyatarangini Dance School, Hyderabad branch.

She has toured the United Kingdom, France, the United States, South East Asia, Russia and United Arab Emirates. In Dublin, the Mayor of Dublin presented her with the golden key to the city after watching her captivating Kuchipudi dance performance.
Personal life


Yamini Reddy is married and lives in Hyderabad.and also has a son called arjun reddy who is about 2 yrs old
Awards:
Yuva Ratna Award
Youth Vocational Excellence award
FICCI young achiever's award
Devadasi National Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for dedication towards Kuchipudi Dance.




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamini_Reddy


Venkata Raman G

 

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Tributes to Pasupuleti RAMESH NAIDU (Born 1933 - Died 3 September 1987)

Tributes to Pasupuleti RAMESH NAIDU (Born 1933 - Died 3 September 1987)

Tributes to Pasupuleti RAMESH NAIDU (Born 1933 - Died 3 September 1987) ) Indian Film, Music Composer, Multi Instrumentalist and Singer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema, on his Death Anniversary today. He garnered the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the film Megha Sandesham in 1983. He holds the record of composing Music in 12 language Indian Films.

He was associated primarily with directors like Dasari Narayana Rao, Vijaya Nirmala and Jandhyala. His major works include Srivariki Premalekha, Sivaranjani, Ananda Bhairavi and Swayamkrushi.

He was born in Kondapalli in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, India.

At the age of fourteen, under the guidance of B. R. Chopra, Naidu, got trained in music instrumentation and orchestration at the music company H. M. V. His debut film as a music director was for the Marathi film Bandval Pahija.

He was first introduced to Telugu movies in Dampatyam by Krishnaveni. He moved to Bombay again and later to Calcutta. He married a Bengali woman, and worked for about ten years for Bengali, Nepali and Oriya films before returning to Telugu films with the movie Amma Mata in 1972.


Awards:
National Film Awards
National Film Award for Best Music Direction - 1983 - Megha Sandesham


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0piEzLSmctY


Nandi Awards
Nandi Award for Best Music Director - 1983 - Megha Sandesham

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59h1_ZDnfcA




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasupuleti_Ramesh_Naidu

Venkata Raman G

 

[P.J.]

எஸ்.பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் ஒரு சகாப்தம்.

எஸ்.பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் ஒரு சகாப்தம்.




நான்கு தலை முறை நடிகர்களுக்கு பின்னணி பாடிய ஒரே பாடகர் யார் என்றால் அவர் எஸ்.பி.பாலசுப்ரமணியம்தான்.வயதாக ஆக அவருடைய குரலில் இளமை மெருகேறிக் கொண்டே இருக்கிறதேயொளிய இறங்கவில்லை.அதற்கு சிறந்த உதாரணம் சமீபத்தில் வெளிவந்ந ஆடுகளம் திரைப்படத்தில் அவர் பாடிய ஐயையோ நெஞ்சு அலையதடி... என்ற பாடல்.இந்த பாடல் பாடியதற்காக எஸ்.பி.பி. க்கு சிறந்த பாடகருக்கான தேசிய விருது கொடுத்திருக்க வேண்டும் ஏனோ தரவில்லை.தேசிய விருது கொடுத்துதான் அவர் சிறந்த பாடகர் என பறைசாற்ற வேண்டிய அவசியம் எங்கள் எஸ்.பி.பி.க்கு இல்லை.அவர் வாங்கிய விருதுகளை பட்டியலிட்டால் இந்த பதிவை ஒரு வருடத்திற்கு பிறகுதான் முடிக்க முடியும் அவ்வளவு விருகளையும் ,பாராட்டுகளையும் வாங்கி குவித்திருக்கிறார் நம் எஸ்.பி.பி.

அவருடைய தாய் மொழி தெலுங்காக இருந்தாலும் அவருடைய தமிழ் உச்சரிப்பை கேட்கும் போது நாம் சிறிது வெட்கப்பட வேண்டியிருக்கும்,அவ்வளவு நளினமும்,துல்லியமும் அவர் பாடல்களிலும்,பேசுவதிலும் இருக்கும்.எண்பதுகளில் இசைக்கடவுள் இளையராஜாவும்,எஸ்.பி.பி .யும் இணைந்து உருவாக்கியப் பாடல்கள் பட்டி தொட்டிகளில் பட்டையை கிளப்பியது என்று சொன்னால் அது மிகையாகாது.இசைப் புயல் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமானுக்காக இவர் பாடிய பாடல்கள் ஏராளம் அதுமட்டுமல்லாமல் இன்றும் பாடிக்கொண்டிருக்கிறார்.இசைப்புயலின் முதல் படமான ரோஜாவில் எஸ்.பி.பி. பாடிய பாடல்கள் தான் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமானை உச்சத்திற்கு இட்டுச் சென்ற காரணங்களில் ஒன்று என்பது உலகறிந்தது.


எம்.எஸ்.வி.க்கும் பாடினார்,கே.வி.மகாதேவனுக்கும் பாடினார்,இசைக்கடவுள் இளையராஜாவுக்கும் பாடினார்,தேனிசை தென்றல் தேவாவுக்கும் பாடினார்,இசைப்புயல் ஏ.ஆர்.ரகுமானுக்கும் பாடினார்,யுவன் சங்கர் ராஜாவுக்கும் பாடினார்,நேற்று வந்த ஜி.வி .பிராகாஷ் குமாருக்கும் பாடினார் ,நாளை வரும் யுவன் சங்கர் ராஜாவின் மகனுக்கும் பாடுவார்.அவரின் உழைப்பு அப்படி .கிட்டத்தட்ட நாற்பதாயிரம் பாடல்கள் பாடியிருக்கும் எஸ்.பி.பி. ஒரு சாதனை நாயகன்தான்.அது மட்டுமல்லாமல் ஏறக்குறைய இந்தியாவில் உள்ள அனைத்து மொழிகளிலும் பாடியுள்ளார்.இது மட்டுமல்லாமல் சில திரைப்படங்களுக்கு இசையமைத்துள்ளார்,திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பில் ஈடுபட்டுள்ளார்:

திரைப்படங்களில் நடித்துக்கொண்டும் இருக்கிறார் இப்படி பன்முகம் கொண்ட எஸ்.பி.பி. யின் வாழ்க்கை சிறு குறிப்பாக விக்கிப்பீடியாவின் உதவியுடன் தொகுக்கப்படுகிறது.

ஸ்ரீபதி பண்டிதாரத்யுல பாலசுப்ரமணியம் ஜூன் 4, 1946, நெல்லூர் மாவட்டம், (அப்போதய மெட்ராஸ் மாகாணம்)தற்போது ஆந்திரப் பிரதேசம் மாநிலத்தில் பிறந்தார். 1966 இல் ஒரு தெலுங்குத் திரைப்படத்தில் பாடி திரைப்படத்துறையில் கால் பதித்தார். 1966 முதல் இன்று வரை 38,000 பாடல்களை பாடியுள்ளார்.

1960களின் பிற்பகுதியில் தமிழ் திரையிசை உலகில் புயலெனப் புகுந்த எஸ்.பி.பாலசுப்பிரமணியம், இன்று 40 ஆண்டுகள் கழித்தும் தொடர்ந்து முன்னணிப் பாடகராகத் திகழ்ந்து வருகிறார்.எம்.ஜி.ஆர்.ருக்காக எஸ்.பி.பி. பாடிய ஆயிரம் நிலவே வா பட்டிதொட்டிகளிலெல்லாம் புகழ்பெற்று ஒலித்தது.

எந்தப் பாடகரும் நினைத்துப் பார்க்க முடியாத சாதனையான
36 ஆயிரம் பாடல்களைப் பாடியதற்காக கின்னஸ் உலக சாதனை புத்தகத்தில் இடம்பிடித்திருப்பவர் எஸ்.பி.பி. நாளொன்றுக்கு இரண்டரை பாடல்கள் வீதம் இவர் கடந்த 40 ஆண்டுகளாக தொடர்ந்து பாடிவருகிறார் என்பது நிச்சயம் அனைவரையும் மூர்ச்சையடையச் செய்யும். ஆறு முறை சிறந்த பின்னணிப் பாடகருக்கான தேசிய விருதினைப் பெற்றிருக்கிறார்

எஸ்.பி.பி. அவர்கள் முறையாக கர்நாடக இசையைப் பயின்றது இல்லையென்றாலும் சங்கராபரணம்என்ற படத்தில் கர்நாடக இசையில் அமைந்த பாடலுக்காக தேசிய விருது பெற்றவர் அவர்.

எஸ்.பி.பி.பெற்ற தேசியவிருதுகள்


1996 ஆம் ஆண்டு
மின்சார கனவு திரைப்படத்தில் அவர் பாடிய
தங்க தாமரை என்ற பாடலுக்கும்,

1995 ஆம் ஆண்டு
சங்கீத சகர கனயோகி பஞ்சக்ஷற கவை திரைப்படத்தில் வரும்
உமண்டு க்ஹுமண்டு கன கர் என்ற
கன்னட மொழி பாடலுக்காகவும்,

1988 ஆம் ஆண்டு
ருத்ரவீன என்ற தெலுங்கு திரைப்படத்தில் வரும்
செப்பாழனி உண்டி என்ற பாடலுக்காகவும்,

1983 ஆம் ஆண்டு
சாகர சங்கமம் என்ற தெலுங்
திரைப்படத்தில் வரும் வேதம் அனுவனுவுன
என்ற பாடலுக்காகவும்,

1981 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஏக துஜே கே லியே என்ற இந்தி திரைப்படத்தில் வரும்
தேரே மேரே பீச் மேனி என்ற பாடலுக்காகவும்,

1979 ஆம் ஆண்டு

ஷங்கர்பாரணம் என்ற தெலுங்கு திரைப்படத்தில் வரும்
ஓம் கார நதானு என்ற பாடலுக்காகவும், ஆக மொத்தம் ஆறு தேசிய விருதுகளை பெற்றிருக்கிறார்.

எஸ்.பி.பி. யின் தனித்தன்மையே இசையமைப்பாளரின் கற்பனையையும் கடந்த நகாசு வேலை அற்புதமாக வெளிப்படும். மெல்லிசைக்கான அத்தனை லாவகங்களையும் குரலில் வெளிப்படுத்தக்கூடியவர் அவர்
எஸ்.பி.பாலசுப்பிரமணியத்தின் குரல் பலகாலமாக இளைஞர்களின் கனவுக்குரலாக இருந்துவருகிறது.

கல்லூரிகளில் நடக்கும் பாட்டுப் போட்டி இசை நிகழ்ச்சிகளிலெல்லாம் பலரும் அவரைப் போலவே பாட முயற்சிப்பது காணக்கூடியதாக இருக்கும்.இளமைத் துள்ளலின் பிரதிபலிப்பாகவும் உற்சாகத்தின் உறைவிடமாகவும் விளங்கியது எஸ்.பி.பி.யின் குரல்.

இளையராஜா பிரபலமாவதற்கு முன்பு எஸ்.பி.பி.யின் இசைக்குழுவில் இருந்தார் என்பதால் ஒருவரை ஒருவர் ஒருமையில் கூட்பிட்டுக்கொள்ளும் அளவுக்கு இருவருக்குமிடையில் நட்பு. இளையராஜா எஸ்.பி.பி. கூட்டணியில் காலத்தால் அழியாத பல அற்புதப் பாடல்கள் வெளிவந்தன என்பது உண்மை. யாட்லிங் செய்வது, குரலை மென்மையாகவும் அழுத்தமாகவும் வேண்டியது போல மாற்றிப் பாடுவது, பாடும்போதே சிரிப்பது, கிண்டல் தொனிக்கப் பாடுவது என்று வர்ணஜாலங்களையும் பாட்டில் வெளிப்படுத்தக்கூடியவர் எஸ்.பி.பி.
நான்கு தலை முறைகளாக தொடர்ந்து வரும் ஒரு சகாப்தம் எஸ்.பி.பி என்றால் அது மிகையில்லை.

அவர் இன்னும் பல்லாண்டு காலம் இசைத்துறையில் இருந்து ரசிகர்களை மகிழ்விக்க வேண்டி வாழ்த்துவோம்.



http://ilavarasantamil.blogspot.com/2011/09/blog-post_14.html

 

[P.J.]

Wishing VETRIMAARAN (Tamil: வெற்றிமாறன்) (Born September 4, 1975)

Wishing VETRIMAARAN (Tamil: வெற்றிமாறன்) (Born September 4, 1975)

Wishing VETRIMAARAN (Tamil: வெற்றிமாறன்) (Born September 4, 1975) Indian Film Director, working in the Tamil Film Industry, on his Birthday today.. He made hisdirectorial debut with the critically acclaimed Polladhavan (2007). His second feature film Aadukalam (2011) won five National Film Awards, with Vetrimaaran receiving two awards for Best Direction and Best Screenplay


http://spicyonion.com/director/vetrimaaran/

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Tributes to T SADASIVAM or "Kalki"

Tributes to T SADASIVAM or "Kalki"

Tributes to T SADASIVAM or "Kalki" Thiagaraja Sadasivam (Tamil: "கல்கி" தியாகராஜன் சதாசிவம்) (4 September 1902 – 22 November 1997) leading Freedom Fighter, Singer, Journalist and Film Producer, on his birth Anniversary today. He was one of the founders, along with Kalki Krishnamurthy of the Tamil magazine Kalki. He is well known as the husband of famous classical carnatic singer M.S. Subbulakshmi

Kalki Sadasivam was born on September 4, 1902 at Aangarai in Tiruchirapalli District, the third of 16 children of Tyagarajan and Mangalam Iyer. Impressed by the fiery speeches and writings of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lokamanya Tilak and Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, Kalki Sadasivam joined the freedom movement at an early age and being a disciple of Subramaniya Siva desired to kill an Englishman and court imprisonment for the sake of it. As a result, he quit school and enlisted in the Bharata Samaj, serving Subramaniya Siva who was afflicted with leprosy and ardent involving himself in the Swadeshi Movement.b On listening to speeches by Rajagopalachari and Mahatma Gandhi he later adopted non-violence.

Sadasivam had two daughters named Radha and Vijaya from his first wife, Smt. Apithakuchambal. In July 1936, Sadasivam met M.S. Subbulakshmi, who subscribed to his ideological and political views. The two eventually married on July 10, 1940 after his first wife died.

Sadasivam was also close to journalist and writer Kalki Krishnamurthy with whom he co-founded the popular magazine Kalki in 1940.


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http://www.thehindu.com/2005/01/23/stories/2005012313580300.htm

https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalki_Sadasivam

 

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Tributes to Pallavi VENKATARAMA IYER (Born 4 September 1915- Died 25 August 2006)

Tributes to Pallavi VENKATARAMA IYER (Born 4 September 1915- Died 25 August 2006) noted Flautist & father of Flute Mali, on his Birth Centenary today.

Venkatarama Iyer's scholarship was comparable to any of the senior stalwarts of his period. Even minutes before his departure, he was enthusiastically talking to his son about music and musicians.


A senior flute vidwan S. Venkatarama Iyer passed away on August 25, this year, at the ripe age of 91. Till the very last moment his mental faculties were sharp and alert and even minutes before his departure, he was enthusiastically talking to his son about music and musicians. He was a well-respected musician among the members of the musical fraternity, for his deep laya knowledge and expertise in conceptualising pallavis in intricate talas and executing them to perfection. This prompted Pallavi Narasimhachariyar, to refer to Iyer as "Pallavi Venkatarama Iyer".

Born to Subramaniam and Kuppammal in Salem, he had his initial vocal training under Salem Duraiswamy Iyengar, who was the disciple of the redoubtable Ramanathapuram Srinivasa Iyengar. Venkatarama Iyer was a private income tax practitioner and did not take to music as a profession. But his scholarly musicianship was comparable to any of the senior stalwarts of his period. At the age of 20, he began his apprenticeship on the flute under Salem Venupillai and developed his performing skills to professional levels.

The inimitable Mali was much impressed with Venkatarama Iyer's knowledge, approach and forthright views. He was a great admirer of Nadaswaram maestro, T.N. Rajarathinam Pillai and his association with him for four years, honed his elaboration of raga alapanas. TNR's Todi remained Iyer's favourite till the end.He was awarded `Kalaimamani' by the Tamil Nadu Government and `Acharya Choodamani' by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha. Ramani's Academy of flute honoured him for his contribution to music for more than five decades.

Passion for music

He was highly appreciative of young talent and when he spotted commendable potential in youngsters he voluntarily helped them with his mature musical guidance for improving their standards.Guruvayur Durai, a senior mridangist, who was closely associated with Venkatarama Iyer for about four and a half decades says that many of the present day musicians have benefited considerably by the guidance given to them on the challenging nuances of pallavi singing. He was also an enthusiastic sportsman being interested in football, tennis and table tennis. He leaves his wife, three sons and a host of admirers and friends.


Read More at;.

Pallavi Venkatrama Iyer's (flautist ) birth centenary memorial ...
www.thehindu.com/…/pallavi-venkatrama-iy…/article7586586.ece

http://www.thehindu.com/features/fr...-concert-is-on-september-4/article7586586.ece

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Wishing T N SESHAGOPALAN, ( Thirumalai Nambi Seshagopalan) (born, September 5,1948 )

Wishing T N SESHAGOPALAN, full name Madurai Thirumalai Nambi Seshagopalan (born, September 5, 1948) noted Carnatic singer, musician and composer, on his Birthday today.As well as being a master of the veena and harmonium, he is an exponent of harikatha.


[h=1]hamsaanandi ragalapana by T.N.Seshagopalan[/h]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP6wCPZ4SPU
Uploaded on Feb 26, 2011

He was conferred the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi title by Music Academy in 2006. In 1983 he produced and played hero in a Tamil movie "Thodi Raagam".


Awards and titles

• Harikatha Chudamani awarded by the Krishna Gana Sabha in the presence of Sri Jayendra Saraswathi of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Sep 2014
• Gayaka Sikhamani awarded by Chodiah Memorial Trust Mysore in January 2007
• Sangeetha Kalanidhi 2006 awarded by Madras Music Academy
• Padma Bhushan - 2004
• "SangeetaSaagara" by CMANA,NJ,USA 2007
• Sulakshana Gana Vichkshana - by H. H. Srimad Andavan Swamigal Srirangam - 1993
• Sangeetha Kalasikhamani, by The Indian Fine arts Society, Chennai - 2000
• Kumaragandharva Rashtriya Sanmaan - Kumaragandhrva Foundation - Mumbai - 2002
• Nadhabrahmam - Indian Fine Arts - Texas - USA - 2002
• Musician of the Year 1999-2000 by Sangeet Natak Akademi
• President Award 2000 - by Sangeet Natak Academy, Central Government
• Tiruppugazh Mani in 1964
• Gana Bhoopathi by the Tamil Sangam of Olavakod in 1967
• Sangeetha Kala Sagaram by Sri Jayendra Saraswathi of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
• Kalaimamani by Tamil Nadu Government in 1984
• Isai Selvam by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Karunanidhi.
• Isai Kalai Vendan by Australian Foundation of Canberra - 1998

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._N._Seshagopalan


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Mix - Bombay Jayashri Kannamma Subramaniya Bharathiar

Mix - Bombay Jayashri Kannamma Subramaniya Bharathiar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L_ULohbrmE&list=RD_L_ULohbrmE#t=1


Uploaded on Dec 6, 2011

 

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Tributes to KALKI KRISHNAMURTHY, real name Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy

Tributes to KALKI KRISHNAMURTHY, real name Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy

Tributes to KALKI KRISHNAMURTHY, real name Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954), prolific Tamil Writer, journalist, poet, criticand Indian independence activist, on his birth Anniversary today.

He derived his pen name from the suffixes of his wife name Kalyani and his name Krishnamurthy in Tamil form கல்யாணி and கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி as Kalki(கல்கி) "Kalki avatar", the tenth and last avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. His writings includes over 120 short stories, 10 novelettes, five novels, three historical romances, editorial and political writings and hundreds of film and music reviews.

Kalki was also a film and music critic who wrote under the pseudonym Karnatakam. He also penned many songs and lyrics, most of which were adapted into Carnatic Music.

Honours:

The release of a postage stamp in honour of Kalki was among the highlights of the centenary celebrations. Government of Tamil Nadu announced the nationalisation of Kalki's works, this will enable publishers to come out with reprints of his works.

Kalki Krishnamuthy received the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award conferred on him by The Indian Fine Arts Society in 1953.

Kalki died in Chennai on 5 December 1954 aged 55 years because of tuberculosis.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalki_Krishnamurthy


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Remembering MANJULA VIJAYAKUMAR (9 September 1953 – 23 July 2013)

Remembering MANJULA VIJAYAKUMAR (9 September 1953 – 23 July 2013)

Remembering MANJULA VIJAYAKUMAR (9 September 1953 – 23 July 2013) South Indian Actress, on her Birth Anniversary today. She acted in more than 100 films in South Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

She and actor Vijayakumar married shortly after meeting on the sets of Unnidam Mayanguhiren
She died in Chennai on 23 July 2013 due to a stomach injury.




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manjula_Vijayakumar


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Raga Identification

Raga Identification

Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nRtz9EBfeY


Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmYQmPibDh4



Part 3


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfuYbhLeEms

 

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Sri Ranjani Santhanagopalan

Sri Ranjani Santhanagopalan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-AYBLuxrrk


Sri Ranjani Santhanagopalan is one of the most sought after young musicians in the Carnatic music scenario today. She is the daughter and disciple of the legendary musician, musicologist,Neyveli.Sri.R.Santhanagopalan. She has a consistent record of well-received concerts and has traveled extensively within India and abroad propogating the divine art of Carnatic music.

From April to June 2014, Sriranjani has been touring extensively,performing in 5 countries including Singapore,UAE(Abu dhabi and Dubai),United states of America, New Zealand and Australia.
Some of her Awards and prizes:-

• Sriranjani has won concert prizes CONSECUTIVELY for the past three years from The Music Academy,Madras, namely:-The “Best vocalist” award for the year 2012, “Best concert” award,2013 and the “Best vocalist” in the year 2014.

• Sri Ranjani has been chosen to receive FOUR awards for the year 2012-“Yuva Kala Bharati” from Bharat Kalachar, “M.S. Subbulakshmi” award from Narada Gana Sabha,”D.K.Pattammal” Award from Karthik Fine Arts and “M.L.Vasanthakumari” award from Parthasarathy Swami Sabha.

• Sriranjani has been chosen as the “Best Vocalist” of the “Rising stars” series by Shanmukhananda,Mumbai, thereby earning a cash prize of rs 1,00,000 and a gold medallion.

• Was honored by the Lion’s Club of Madras recently for the “Isai” category of “Iyal,Isai,Natakam” awards along with Sri.Koothapiran(Natakam) and Smt.Krishnakumari Narendran(Iyal).

• Ananda Vikatan “MAZHALAI MEDAIGAL” award at the age of 4.

• Winner of the ALL INDIA RADIO competition( vocal, carnatic music). Currently an “A” graded artiste of the All India Radio.

• Recipient of the ITC SANGEETH RESEARCH ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP for the year 2009 From Government of India.

• Won “The Most Promising Talent“ award from the Government of Delhi in the year 2011.

• Received the title of “Sathya Gana Kokila Sundaram” from Bharatanjali Trust in the year 2011.

• Emerged as one of the winners in the BRU CARNATIC IDOL conducted by Jaya T.V.

• Won the TIMES OF INDIA award for the “MOST PROMISING TALENT”.

• Has travelled extensively within and outside India(US, Singapore, Dubai,Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia etc) giving successful concerts.

• Recipient of the Bharat Kalachar scholarship for nine years.

• Won the “KRISHNA SWEETS AWARD” for the best promising talent from MOP Vaishnav College For Women for being an all rounder.

• Adjudged the “Best Performer” in the Isai Velvi , conducted by the “International Society for Laya Awareness”.

• Frequent appearances in the Jaya T.V(Margazhi Mahotsavam, Tiruppavai show , Navaratri Utsavam) , Zee TV Margazhi special show & Tyagaraja Pancharatna Mahotsav.

• ACADEMICALLY BRILLIANT- Emerged the top rank holder in the 12[SUP]th[/SUP] public exam 2007 , with state rank in 2 subjects. Had a consistent academic record in her college too.

https://sriranjanisanthanagopalan.wordpress.com/about-me/


http://thiraseela.com/artist/profile.php?perfmrid=279

 

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Tributes to SANDILYAN (Tamil: சாண்டில்யன்)

Tributes to SANDILYAN (Tamil: சாண்டில்யன்)





Tributes to SANDILYAN (Tamil: சாண்டில்யன்) (Born 10 November 1919 - Died 11 September 1987) the Pen name of Bhashyam Iyengar, a noted Tamil Writer of Historical fiction, on his Death Anniversary today. He is known for his historical romance and adventure novels, often set in the times of the Chola and Pandya empires.


Sandilyan was born in Thirukovilur on 10 November 1910 to Ramanujam Iyengar and Poongovilvalli. His family was from Thiruindalur village near Mayiladuthurai. He did his schooling in Chennai Pachaiyappa's School and Saidapet Model School. His college education came from Tiruchirappalli St. Joseph's College. While in college, he was influenced by the visit of C. Rajagopalachari and joined the Indian independence movement. He became a member of the Indian National Congress. He married Ranganayaki in 1929.



After finishing college he moved to T. Nagar in the 1930s. He became friends with his neighbours V.Swaminatha Sharma who was working in Thiru. Vi. Ka's weekly magazine Navasakthi and the noted Tamil writer Kalki Krishnamurthy. With their encouragement he wrote his first short story titled Shantha Seelan. Impressed with his work, Kalki published his short stories like Kannammavin Kadhal, Adhirshtam in Ananda Vikatan. Encouraged by this success Sandilyan started learning the Tamil language formally from a Tamil Pandit named Thirukannapuram Srinivachariar. He started writing Tamil short stories in the Tamil Weekly Sudesamithran and also worked as a reporter in Sudesamithran from 1935 to 1942. Later he became a sub-editor at the English daily newspaper Hindustan Times.


Work in Films:

During his time at the Hindustan Times he became friends with B N Reddy of Vijaya Studios and Chittor V. Nagaiah. This bought him into the world of films. He co-wrote the screenplays of films like Swarga Seema (1945) and En Veedu (1953). He later wrote about his film world experiences in his book Cinema Valarndha Kadhai (1985). Later he also produced a documentary titled "Birth of a Newspaper".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandilyan



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Wishing Guru Karaikkudi MANI, full name born as Ganapathy Subramanyam

Wishing Guru Karaikkudi MANI, full name born as Ganapathy Subramanyam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDhVlTCvVY8

Wishing Guru Karaikkudi MANI, full name born as Ganapathy Subramanyam on 11 September 1945 in Karaikudi) Indian Percussionist, primarily adept in the Mridangam, on his Birthday today. He is regarded by the vast majority of Carnatic connoisseurs and aficionados as one of the greatest mridangam players ever.


Karaikudi Mani was born on 11 September 1945 at Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of T. Ramanatha Iyer and Pattammal. He became involved with Carnatic music at the age of three and soon abandoned his vocal training in favour of learning the mridangam.


Mani began performing regularly, at a time when another player of the mridangam, his idol Palghat Mani Iyer, was in his prime. He took further lessons – under the tutelage of Haihara Sharma, after moving to Chennai – and received his first national award at the age of 18 from the thenPresident of India, Radhakrishnan. For the next four decades, he declined scores of prestigious awards that were offered to him, until 1999 when he accepted the national award from "Sangeeth Natak Academy". This was presented by the President of India at the time, K. R. Narayanan.


In 1986, he started an ensemble, called Sruthi Laya, that combined melody and percussion. Three years later, he founded the Sruthi Laya Seva School that now has centres at Chennai, Bangalore, Australia, London, US, and Canada.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaikudi_Mani



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T N Rajarathnam Pillai-Kalyani Pts 1 & 2

T N Rajarathnam Pillai-Kalyani Pts 1 & 2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAoW4rNS_R0&app=desktop


Published on Dec 21, 2013
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Tributes to SWARNALATHA (1973 – 12 September 2010)

Tributes to SWARNALATHA (1973 – 12 September 2010)

Tributes to SWARNALATHA (1973 – 12 September 2010) Indian Playback singer, on her Death Anniversary today.. From 1987 onward, she rendered nearly 7,000 songs in many languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu, Bengali, Oriya, Punjabi and Badaga.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8GoFBveeoY&feature=youtu.be


She won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her rendition of the song "Porale Ponnuthayi" from the film Karuththamma. The song was composed by A. R. Rahman, under whose musical direction she recorded many memorable songs. Her distinctive voice, which could effortlessly reach high octaves, quickly made her a name to reckon with in the playback music industry

Legendary music composer M S Viswanathan, who gave the then 14-year-old Swarnalatha a break in films, described her as a very talented singer. She is believed to have approached him first, when she wanted to launch her career in film music. He gave her a chance in the film Needhikku Thandanai. "I was shocked on hearing the news she died. Swarnalatha was introduced to films by me, and was highly talented in music" he said. M.S.V. had once remarked: “Swarnalatha is a gift. She is great among the rare singers I have met. I am proud to have introduced her.

Isaignani ilayaraja also once in an interview, when he asked about the singers voice he likes most, he told that swarnalatha voice have a unique style and he mentioned that her voice is god's gifted voice.

Awards and Recognitions:

She got National Award from Government of India When she was 21 years old.She won Cinema Express Awards four times.

National Award (Silver Lotus Award)-(Rajat Kamal)

1994 – National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for "Porale Ponnuthayi" from Karuththamma

Tamil Nadu State Awards
1991 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback for "Povomma Oorkolam" from Chinna Thambi

1994 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback for "Porale Ponnuthayi" from Karuththamma

2000 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback for "Evano oruvan" from Alaipayuthey

Cinema Express Awards

1991 – Best Female Playback Singer for "Povomma Oorkolam" from Chinna Thambi
1995 – Best Female Playback Singer for "Muquala Muqapala" from Kadhalan
1996 – Best Female Playback Singer for "Akkadannu nanga" from Indian
1999 – Best Female Playback Singer for "Ulunthu vidaikayile" from Mudhalvan

Government Awards

1994– Kalaimamani Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for her contributions towards Tamil music.

1995– Nandi Award by the Government of Andra Pradesh for her contributions towards Telugu music.

Other awards

2002 – The song "Rakkama Kaiya Thattu" from the movie Thalapathi (1991) was among the songs listed in a BBC World Top Ten music poll. It was performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Swarnalatha[


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarnalatha

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Tributes to RANJAN,

Tributes to RANJAN, full name Ramanarayana Venkataramana Sarma (March 2, 1918 – September 12, 1983) Indian Film Actor, Singer, Journalist and Writer, on his Death Anniversary today.. He debuted in the 1941 movie Ashok Kumar but gained fame in S. S. Vasan's 1948 magnum opus Chandralekha.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZehXSjHg90

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guNcA4P_7zI&feature=youtu.be

Ranjan was born Ramanarayana Venkataramana Sarma in Mylapore, Madras in 1918. His family hailed from the town of Srirangam. Ranjan had his schooling in Madras and received an M.Litt degree from Madras University. While studying in college, he participated in a number of stageplays. Coincidentally, an employee of Gemini Studios Veppattur Kittu was present at one of his plays.

Impressed by Ranjan's performance, Kittu suggested his name to P. G. Raghavachari who cast him in the M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar-starrer Ashok Kumar in which he played the role of Gautama Buddha. However, Ranjan did not have any dialogues to mouth in the film. Following the success of Ashok Kumar Ranjan was cast in Rishyasringar in which he played the title role of Rishyasringa. In his early movies, Ranjan was credited as "R. Ramani, B. A." The screen name "Ranjan" was actually bestowed upon him by Jithen Banerjee of Newtone Studios.


In the 1940s, Ranjan established a School of Music and Dancing, and edited an art journal entitled, Natyam. He was also awarded a Rockefeller Fellowship under the International Art Program sponsored by the Institute of International Education, New York, in 1950-51. Though Ranjan acted in a number of Bollywood movies, especially costume dramas and some social movies in the 1950s, his star faded by the end of the 1950s. He is best known for his roles in 'Madari', 'Bahut Din Hue', 'Suvarn Sundari', 'Nishan', 'Magic Carpet', 'Chor Chor', Chor Ho To Aisa'. His come-back attempt in Tamil movies also flopped without much opportunities to show case his talents.


Ranjan died of cardiac arrest at a New Jersey hotel on September 12, 1983. He was sixty-five years old at that time.



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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranjan_(actor)

 

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Wishing KRISH (Born 12 September 1977)

Wishing KRISH (Born 12 September 1977)

Wishing KRISH (Born 12 September 1977) Krish is an Indian Singer and Actor who has worked on Tamil and Telugu language films, on his Birthday today.. After beginning his career as a playback singer, he has subsequently also appeared in films as an actor.

Krish was born in the town of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu but shifted to New York after his father, a banker, had moved abroad on a posting. He thus shifted schools and spent 15 years in the USA. During his time in New York, Krish worked as an assistant on the sets of the The Cosby Show and National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2004), helping the teams conduct pre-production works. He also completed an acting course at the New York Film Academy and performed at the Broadway in a Walt Disney production of Aladdin, before arriving in Chennai, hoping to get a breakthrough in the industry as an actor.

During the initial months of his return to Chennai, Krish participated in stage shows and cultural events as a singer and was recruited by composer Ganesh Kumar to sing a western song for an album. Ganesh subsequently passed over Krish's details to music composer Harris Jayaraj. Krish then made his playback singing debut in Tamil films by rendering the song "Manjal Veiyil" from Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), composed by Harris Jayaraj, alongside Hariharan. He consequently collaborated with the composer on several other critically acclaimed songs including "June Ponal July Kaatru" from Unnale Unnale (2007), "Sakiyae" from Dhaam Dhoom, "Oru Mugamo" from Bheema and "Adiye Kolluthey" from Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). His work saw him garner multiple Filmfare Award nominations, as well secure a Vijay Award for Best Singer. He has also featured as a lyricist, penning two songs for the romantic comedy Kandaen (2011).


Film-makers from the Tamil film industry had offered Krish roles as an actor in their ventures, but he was insistent that he would only portray the lead role. He turned down the opportunity from K. V. Anand to play the well-received supporting role portrayed by Ajmal in Ko (2011), though later played a small role as himself in a song from the film. Producer Ibrahim Rowther spotted Krish in the "Aga Naga" song and offered him the chance of portraying the lead role in his production, Puriyatha Anantham Puthithaga Aarambam. The film, a romantic love story featuring him alongside Srushti Dange, began shoot in late 2012 but was only released in June 2015. The film had a low key opening, and garnered negative reviews. In June 2015, he also released an independent six-track music album, with compositions by Vijay Ebenezer and videos featuring Nikesha Patel. He had worked alongside Ebenezer for two years for the project, with the song "Maaya" from the album being heavily promoted.


Krish married actress Sangeetha at a private ceremony at Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai on 1 February 2009. The pair's daughter was born in December 2012.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krish_(singer)
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Wishing AMALA AKKINENI nee Mukherjee (Born 12 September 1968)

Wishing AMALA AKKINENI nee Mukherjee (Born 12 September 1968)


Wishing AMALA AKKINENI nee Mukherjee (Born 12 September 1968) Indian film actress, Bharata Natyam Dancer, and an Animal Welfare Activist, on her Birthday today. She is best known for her works in Tamil and Telugu Cinema. She has also starred in few Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi Films. She has won two Filmfare Awards South, and a CineMAA Award. Amala is the Co-founder of Blue Cross of Hyderabad, a non-government organisation (NGO) in Hyderabad, India, which works towards the welfare of animals and preservation of animal rights in India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCeaX4WW-II

Amala is married to Telugu Film actor Akkineni Nagarjuna in 1992 and the couple have a son, Akhil and currently they live in Hyderabad. She is the step-mother of actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni.

Amala made her debut in a Tamil film titled Mythili Ennai Kaathali directed by Vijaya T. Rajendar, which was a big box office hit. Winning overnight fame, she charmed cinegoers in a flurry of fifty films. She acted in a number of Tamil box office hits. She acted with her future husband Akkineni Nagarjuna in hits like Nirnayam and Siva. She received Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for her acting in the film Ulladakkam

She quit acting in 1992 following her marriage to Nagarjuna, but made a comeback in 2012 with the Telugu film Life is Beautiful. She received a CineMAA Award for Best Outstanding Actress and Telugu category Film Fare Award for best supporting actress in 2013 for Life is Beautiful.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amala_(actress)
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M.S. Subbulakshmi birth centenary: Tribute to a legend

M.S. Subbulakshmi birth centenary: Tribute to a legend

September 6, 2015

Great-grand daughter to pay homage to MS.


Aspecial musical homage will be paid to Carnatic icon M.S. Subbulakshmi on September 15 at her ancestral home in Madurai — by none other than her great-granddaughter, Bengaluru-based S. Aishwarya.

The event, to be held at Hanumantharayan Koil Street in Madurai, will mark the commencement of MS’ birth centenary celebrations. The legend’s birthday falls on September 16.

“It’s an honour that my daughter Aishwarya is getting to flag off the event. That someone in the family is able to pay a musical homage to the Bharat Ratna is in itself a blessing,” says Aishwarya’s father V. Shrinivasan, son of Radha Vishwanathan (MS’ daughter).

Aishwarya will take part in two concerts at Madurai for the Sadguru Sangeetha Samajam. On September 14, she will sing at the Lakshmi Sundaram Hall (6 p.m.) and on 15 (8 a.m.) at MS’ birthplace with an informal rendering of MS’ popular and favourite pieces,” Mr. Shrinivasan said.

‘A role model’

Nineteen-year-old Aishwarya, a third-year BA student, has learnt nearly 500 kritis from her grandmother Radha Vishwanathan, who accompanied MS for five decades on stage. “Most of the kritis I taught Aishwarya bear the signature MS-stamp and our guru Semmangudi-Paatantaram. I wanted to keep the authentic versions going on in the family. So I have been teaching Aishwarya the MS-baani and telling her that not only in her singing, but in her bhakthi and humility towards life and music, MS-amma is worthy of emulation,” says Ms. Radha.

Aishwarya, performing for eight years now, seems both excited and nervous ahead of her homage concerts.

“At MS’ ancestral home, I thought it befitting to take up her first Tamil hit, Maragatha Vadivum in Chenchurutti ragam, as this was the first song MS had recorded for India as a 10-year-old,” says Aishwarya. This high-pitched song is said to be recorded in 1926 on Vinyl Disc by the Twin Recording Company, accompanied by her mother Madurai Shanmukhavadivu on the veena.

What Aishwarya cannot forget is MS’ emotional response when she as a seven-year-old sang Bhavayami Gopala Balam in front of her in 2002. With tears rolling down her cheeks, MS had said: “This girl will take my name across!” Aishwarya says she will take up this kriti of Annamacharya and a Meera Bhajan, Baso More Naiyan Mein, apart from Maithreem Bhajatha.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16I0GDixM_w


Published on Sep 14, 2013
Listen to one of the greatest devotional songs by MS Subbulakshmi.

MS Subbulakshmi's other top songs include Kurai Ondrum Illai, Venkatesa Suprabhatham, Bhaja Govindam and Vishnu Sahasranamam.

00:00 Brahma Kadigina
04:32 Jo Achyuthananda Jo Jo Mukunda
10:40 Nanati Baduku
15:33 Parama Purusha
30:39 Rara Chinana



http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...tenary-a-tribute-to-legend/article7619762.ece

 

[P.J.]

Wishing OUSEPPACHAN, full name Mechery Louis Ouseppachan (born 13 September 1954)

Wishing OUSEPPACHAN, full name Mechery Louis Ouseppachan (born 13 September 1954)

Wishing OUSEPPACHAN, full name Mechery Louis Ouseppachan (born 13 September 1954), Indian Film Composer who mainly sets scores for Malayalam Films, on his birthday today.. He is a recipient of National Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State Film Awards for his numerous film soundtrack albums and background scores.

Ousephachan was born to Mechery Louis and Mathiri Paliakkara on 13 September 1954 in Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India. He completed his formal education from Saint Thomas College, Thrissur. He was interested in music and by the time he finished his formal education, he had become an expert violinist.

He started his music career as violinist in some music troupes. Later he got the chance to be the violinist in concerts of renowned playback singer Madhuri. He later became the violinist under music director Paravoor Devarajan master. Then he moved to Madras, Tamil Nadu where most of the recording works of Malayalam films were done.

His first work in the film industry was the film Eenam, for which he set the background score. He composed the soundtrack for the film Aaravam (1979), however Kathodu Kathoram (1985), directed by Bharathan is considered as his debut. Ouseppachan's work was noted for the film and three songs from the film became super hits. These songs were noted also for the immense use of violin. This may be attributed to the facts that Ousephachan himself is a violinist and that the protagonist of the film played by Mammootty is also a violinist. Ousephachan then went on to compose music for over 60 films.

He also composed songs for the non-commercial Hindi film Freaky Chakra, directed by V.K. Prakash and background scores for various other Hindi films, notably directed by Priyadarshan. Aside from music direction, he had taken up a spot as a judge for Asianet's Idea Star Singer 2008 and also as a judge for Kairali TV's Gandharva Sangeetham 2012.


Awards:
National Film Awards:
2007 – Best Music Direction: Ore Kadal
Kerala State Film Awards:
1987 – Best Music Director: Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
2007 – Best Background Music: Ore Kadal
2013 – Best Music Director: Nadan


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouseppachan

Venkata Raman G

 

[P.J.]

Tributes to ACHARYA AATHREYA, real name Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu

Tributes to ACHARYA AATHREYA, real name Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu


Tributes to ACHARYA AATHREYA, real name Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu (7 May 1921 – 13 September 1989) Lyricist, Playwright and Story Writer in Telugu Cinema, on his Death Anniversary today.

He continued his pursuit for social reform, transformation and universal peace, with his 10 Natakams (plays) and 15 Natikas,which include Bhayam ("Fear"), Viswa Shanti ("Universal Peace"), Kappalu ("Frogs"), Goutama Buddha, Ashoka Samrat, Parivartanam, Edureeta and Tirupati.
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University of Hyderabad, for his contributions to Telugu literature







https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aatreya_(playwright)


Venkata Raman G

 

[P.J.]

Smt.M S Subbalakshmi .

Smt.M S Subbalakshmi .


http://www.mediafire.com/listen/ovv..._brOva-shankarAbharaNam-Adi-tyAgarAja-mss.mp3

 

[P.J.]

Interview of MS by Mani Krishnaswami

Interview of MS by Mani Krishnaswami



Sruti Magazine, Issue 144, Sep 1996


Sruti requested Sangeeta Kalanidhi MANI KRISHNASWAMI to interview Sangeeta Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi for this special feature. After greeting MS, she asked eight questions and at the end asked for the blessings of MS and her husband T. Sadasivam.

Sruti offers you respectful felicitations on your birthday.

Our grateful thanks to Sruti and its readers for their affectionate felicitations to Mama and me on our birthdays. You know he is completing 94 on 15 September, according to the Indian calendar.


Do you remember when you gave your first recital?

When I was 10 years old, I was asked to sing at the wedding of a Saurashtra friend of the family in Madurai. As a little girl I was naturally shy, but also thrilled to be the centre of attraction amidst the glitter of bright lights on that occasion.


Can you name the great masters who inspired you?

My mother, of course, but other great maha vidwans like Sree Dakshinamurthy Pillai have also been a source of inspiration to me from my childhood.


What according to you are essential in an artist to become a success professionally?

Humility and the attitude to learn at any stage of our life.

What should an artist avoid?


Controversy with contemporaries.


Can you say a few words about Sadasivam Mama's role in your musical career?


He has been everything for me since I came under his influence.
Here Mama intervenes and says: "Some people think that it was because of my vast contacts in public life, Subbulakshmi shot into fame. It is absolutely wrong. I restricted my role to shaping the quality of her music and talent. It was just by the sheer merit of her own art and personality, not to speak of her rigorous practice, that Kunjammal came up the ladder of fame. Even today at 80 she practises music like a young student for at least three hours every day.


Will you say something about the great accompanists you have had in your career?


Violin giants like Mysore T. Chowdiah, Tiruvalangadu Sundaresa Iyer and mridanga masters like T.K. Murthy have accompanied me in my concerts. Once in a private concert, the late Palakkad Mani Iyer played the mridangam for me and, on another occasion, Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar played the violin when the scheduled artist did not turn up on time. Young artists like R.K.Sriramkumar (violin), and K.V.Prasad (mridangam) are accompanying me in my concerts now. They all had and have their good points about them. None of them has been a hindrance to me on the platform or outside. I always cherish happy memories about them.


Present-day musicians, especially the younger ones, are talented no doubt, but do you agree that it would be useful and in their interest if they listen to the music of the stalwarts of the past?


Nothing can be forced on anyone now, like in the past. The youngsters in the field of music seem to know much more on any subject than what we knew when we were their age. I think, on their own, they do listen to the music of their seniors with a discerning attitude. It is enough if they analysed and assessed themselves thoroughly and identified the strong points and individual characteristics of the stalwarts and did everything to develop them without of course compromising tradition and quality.


What is your advice to present-day musicians, especially lady artists?



I feel I am not that experienced to give advice to anyone, however young they are. But with the advantage of my advanced age I may say that our lady artists should not lose their identity of Indian womanhood, however famous they become in the field. As you will agree, there is no substitute for humility and hard work.


Personally I need your blessings and that of Mama ....


Blessings of Lord Balaji are there on you both in abundance, to which we add our prayerful good wishes.


http://www.msstribute.org/articles/articles-mani-krishnaswami.php


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQcacVAZ2Hk



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfh5V9Atzlk

Published on Aug 11, 2014
Sangamam - Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Ms Subbulakshmi

 

[P.J.]

Mix - Thannilavu Theniraikka



Mix - Thannilavu Theniraikka

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIHehxRKJv8&list=RDEIHehxRKJv8#t=39


Published on May 13, 2013