The Sabha itself was a product of colonial times. When the patronage of royalty and aristocracy was vital for the survival of the arts, a new city like Madras posed challenges – the ruling elite was English and had no intention to support artistes. The aristocracy, namely the dubashes or translators, provided the necessary support …
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Custom search – press and websites For up-to-date information from several leading periodicals and other websites, simply type one or several keywords such as a personal name or institution you want to learn more about (e.g. “carnatic”, “karnatak composer”, “hindustani musician”, “ragamalika”); optionally add a city or state (e.g. “Madurai singer”, “Karnataka violinist”, “Trivandrum music festival”, “Chennai music season”): …
“The tambura is back. But where are the players?” – Interviews in The Hindu
Gaining prominence Despite the many alternatives available today, fortunately we still get to see the tambura player on stage. In fact, the first thing many musicians do after accepting a concert date is to book their preferred tambura player. As more musicians show a renewed interest in the instrument, the tambura is experiencing a resurgence. …
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Video | Raga Alapana on the Veena – The Music Academy Madras
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ORUrfeo_A Date: 30th Dec 2022, 8.00 amBy Vidushi Jayanthi Kumaresh How does a vainika internalize a raga1 before he or she presents it?The most concise definition of a raga may be that by Joep Bor: a tonal framework for composition and improvisation. [↩]
An artiste creates and modifies his or her style for several reasons: “Let’s Talk Carnatic” by Mopachennai.org
Is tradition set in stone? Is not change even within a musician’s lifetime in the natural order of things? Does custom or convention in musical practice have to be held sacrosanct at the cost of organic modification or adaptation?An artiste creates and modifies, subtly or otherwise, his or her style for several reasons – physical, …