Aruna Sairam - Baje mridunga
Aruna Sairam - Jaya TV Margazhi Mahotsavam 2005. Baje Mridanga. Source: Sri Ramasundaram from http://sangeethamshare.org/...
Monday, June 22, 2009
Brindavane - abhang by Aruna Sairam
Brindavane - abhang by Aruna Sairam
Smt. Aruna Sairam Performed for Jaya TV Margali Maha Utsav - 2006
Smt. Aruna Sairam Performed for Jaya TV Margali Maha Utsav - 2006
Sri Karaikudi Mani Mridangam NEERAJANAM Ensemble
Sri Karaikudi Mani Mridangam NEERAJANAM Ensemble
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played NEERAJANAM, recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.I have great pleasure in sharing this video.
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played NEERAJANAM, recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.I have great pleasure in sharing this video with you. Mani Sir needs no introduction. He always stands out as an accomplished Mridangist with breathtaking performance. His CDs are available in the market and music lovers can buy them and enjoy. My gratitude to Tamil TV channels, JAYA, SUN VIJAY and RAJ. They have been doing yeoman service to music world.
Thanks to Source: carnatickulfi
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played NEERAJANAM, recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.I have great pleasure in sharing this video.
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played NEERAJANAM, recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.I have great pleasure in sharing this video with you. Mani Sir needs no introduction. He always stands out as an accomplished Mridangist with breathtaking performance. His CDs are available in the market and music lovers can buy them and enjoy. My gratitude to Tamil TV channels, JAYA, SUN VIJAY and RAJ. They have been doing yeoman service to music world.
Thanks to Source: carnatickulfi
Guru Karaikkudi Mani performing a Talavadya Cutcheri (Tani Avarthanam) concert with Ghatam Suresh
Guru Karaikkudi Mani performing a Talavadya Cutcheri (Tani Avarthanam) concert with Ghatam Suresh
This is a clipping from a percussion ensemble featuring Guru Karaikkudi Mani and Ghatam Suresh performed during an auspicious celebration at a friend's in Kolkata. Great form and great show.
This is a clipping from a percussion ensemble featuring Guru Karaikkudi Mani and Ghatam Suresh performed during an auspicious celebration at a friend's in Kolkata. Great form and great show.
Sri Karaikudi Mani Mridangam, Amba Kamakshi
Sri Karaikudi Mani Mridangam, Amba Kamakshi
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played "Amba Kamakshi" in Raga Bhairavi recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.Part 1 is here. Mani ...
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played "Amba Kamakshi" in Raga Bhairavi recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.
Mani Sir needs no introduction. He always stands out as an accomplished Mridangist with breathtaking performance. His CDs are available in the market and music lovers can buy them and enjoy. My gratitude to Tamil TV channels, JAYA, SUN VIJAY and RAJ. They have been doing yeoman service to music world
Thanks to:carnatickulfi
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played "Amba Kamakshi" in Raga Bhairavi recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.Part 1 is here. Mani ...
Sri Karaikudi Mani, Guru and a great Mridangist. His Ensemble played "Amba Kamakshi" in Raga Bhairavi recorded and telecast by Jaya TV a few years ago during Margazhi Mahotsav.
Mani Sir needs no introduction. He always stands out as an accomplished Mridangist with breathtaking performance. His CDs are available in the market and music lovers can buy them and enjoy. My gratitude to Tamil TV channels, JAYA, SUN VIJAY and RAJ. They have been doing yeoman service to music world
Thanks to:carnatickulfi
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Palghat Raghu Documentary
Palghat Raghu Documentary
This documentary chronicles the life of Shri Palghat R. Raghu, one of the most prolific and influential mridangists of the 20th century. The footage you see here was released in honor of his 80th birthday celebrations in January 2008.
Directed by Latha Menon
An Iris Films Presentation
This documentary chronicles the life of Shri Palghat R. Raghu, one of the most prolific and influential mridangists of the 20th century. The footage you see here was released in honor of his 80th birthday celebrations in January 2008.
Directed by Latha Menon
An Iris Films Presentation
Praise of Ganesh: Gaiye Ganapati - Tulsidas Bhajan
Praise of Ganesh: Gaiye Ganapati - Tulsidas Bhajanther one would come across a brain like his ever again.
"The Praise of Ganesh: Gaiye Ganapati", is a Hindu devotional song in praise of the elephant headed god Ganesh. Ganesh is variously referred to as Ganapati, Ekadanta, and a host of other names. His blessings are generally invoked at the start of any undertaking, because he is the remover of all obstacles. This song is sung by Chandra (Chandrakantha) Courtney and is accompanied by David Courtney on tabla and Bob Goldman on bansuri. Additionally, this song features rudra vina, tanpura, manjira, and thalam. This piece was written by the 16th century Saint Tulsidas.
This musical video was shot in a desert outside of Las Vegas in the spring of 2000 while we were on tour. It was shot and edited by Michael Beggs of Desert Morning Productions.
Chandra's Biography may be found at:
http://www.chandrakantha.com/biodata/...
Information on Tulsidas may be found at:
http://chandrakantha.com/biodata/tuls...
Information on Bhajans may be found at:
http://www.chandrakantha.com/articles...
"The Praise of Ganesh: Gaiye Ganapati", is a Hindu devotional song in praise of the elephant headed god Ganesh. Ganesh is variously referred to as Ganapati, Ekadanta, and a host of other names. His blessings are generally invoked at the start of any undertaking, because he is the remover of all obstacles. This song is sung by Chandra (Chandrakantha) Courtney and is accompanied by David Courtney on tabla and Bob Goldman on bansuri. Additionally, this song features rudra vina, tanpura, manjira, and thalam. This piece was written by the 16th century Saint Tulsidas.
This musical video was shot in a desert outside of Las Vegas in the spring of 2000 while we were on tour. It was shot and edited by Michael Beggs of Desert Morning Productions.
Chandra's Biography may be found at:
http://www.chandrakantha.com/biodata/...
Information on Tulsidas may be found at:
http://chandrakantha.com/biodata/tuls...
Information on Bhajans may be found at:
http://www.chandrakantha.com/articles...
Daddy Mummy veetil illai - Rashmi Vijayan and Biju Narayanan
Daddy Mummy veetil illai Rashmi Vijayan and Biju Narayanan ,for Jai Hind TV,Dubai 09052009
DEVADEVA - MAYAMALAVAGAULA I- B.SASIKUMAR
Sri.B.Sasikumarji Playing Swathi Kirthanam-Deva Deva in Mayamalavagaula Ragam-Rupaka Talam
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
They Unearthed Sufi Singers From South India
They Unearthed Sufi Singers From South India
By: Bhairavi Jhaveri
Chennai-based record label EarthSync is giving an unusual twist to folk music from around the world. iTalk chatted up co-founder, Sonya Mazumdar on their rare finds
Fusing Sufi singers from Nagore, Tamil Nadu with Middle Eastern percussion, sprucing up vocals by traditional singers from Myanmar using a soothing arrangement, even mixing electronica with folk in their latest project, EarthSync has managed to make folk music saleable without dipping into the "fusion" market.
The essence of EarthSync's music remains raw, with a naked representation of the soul of folk artists.
It was founded in 2005 by Sonya Mazumdar and Yotam Agam with the Laya Project as their first production, which captured a musical journey of the Tsunami-affected communities in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar and India and was distributed as a double CD + DVD pack.
The aim was to provide support to folk artists, their culture and the beauty of the lands without indulging in charity.
What kind of folk and traditional music were you looking at promoting when you started?
Our idea was to identify and provide global recognition to music forms that were popular locally, but not confined to boundaries of these lands. Laya Project was our first production, for which we travelled to six countries to record music among local communities, since we believed the Tsunami was affecting not only those in lands it had ravaged, but cultures here too.
The Laya Project's music documentary was sold along with a DVD. Why was a visual representation necessary?
It's a personal musical tribute to the survivors as well as the resilience of the human spirit. The production creates a composition that mixes and enhances original recordings, and embarks on an inspirational visual and musical journey crossing borders, while preserving the music of the people. Some of the performances are rare, and needed to
be documented.
What is the focus of EarthSync's second production titled, Nagore Sessions?
Nagore Sessions features 3 dargah singers from the district of Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. When we featured one of their songs in the Laya Project, we realised that their music needed a distinct platform. Here, Nagori singers collaborate with Middle Eastern percussion and Indian instruments from North India. The album marks the discovery of Sufi music from South India.
Is folk music difficult to sell?
It's not about the music per se, but about presenting it in a way that audiences appreciate the richness of the music. Fusion is often more easily absorbed by audiences, however, there is an ocean of traditional music forms that can stand alone in all its majesty. This is evident in Laya Project, in tracks such as Katalu Talu from Indonesia, and Tapattam from India, Buduburru from Maldives.
What does it take to source music, find the artists?
A lot of research! We search countries and localities for native music, often not very recognised in the other parts of the world.
Tell us about Business Class Refugees.
Business Class Refugees (Kartick & Gotam) is a collaboration between music producer Patrick Sebag and Yotam Agam, a sound designer, who have remixed EarthSync's folk productions to create an alternative, electronic album and a special live show.
What's unique about upcoming release, Shoshan?
Shoshan by acclaimed composer Shye Ben-Tzur, comes from Rajsathan. He performed with his group of Rajasthani vocalists and percussionists and set Hebrew poetry to Qawwali music.
The complete EarthSync range Laya Project, Nagore Sessions, Techari, Voice Over the Bridge and Business Class Refugees is available at all leading outlets like Landmark, Plant M and Rhythm House.
EarthSync distributes in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai and is priced between Rs 295 and Rs 800. Log onto www.earthsync.com for more information
http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2009/jun/050609-Laya-Project-Sonya-Mazumdar-EarthSync-Tsunami.htm
By: Bhairavi Jhaveri
Chennai-based record label EarthSync is giving an unusual twist to folk music from around the world. iTalk chatted up co-founder, Sonya Mazumdar on their rare finds
Fusing Sufi singers from Nagore, Tamil Nadu with Middle Eastern percussion, sprucing up vocals by traditional singers from Myanmar using a soothing arrangement, even mixing electronica with folk in their latest project, EarthSync has managed to make folk music saleable without dipping into the "fusion" market.
The essence of EarthSync's music remains raw, with a naked representation of the soul of folk artists.
It was founded in 2005 by Sonya Mazumdar and Yotam Agam with the Laya Project as their first production, which captured a musical journey of the Tsunami-affected communities in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar and India and was distributed as a double CD + DVD pack.
The aim was to provide support to folk artists, their culture and the beauty of the lands without indulging in charity.
What kind of folk and traditional music were you looking at promoting when you started?
Our idea was to identify and provide global recognition to music forms that were popular locally, but not confined to boundaries of these lands. Laya Project was our first production, for which we travelled to six countries to record music among local communities, since we believed the Tsunami was affecting not only those in lands it had ravaged, but cultures here too.
The Laya Project's music documentary was sold along with a DVD. Why was a visual representation necessary?
It's a personal musical tribute to the survivors as well as the resilience of the human spirit. The production creates a composition that mixes and enhances original recordings, and embarks on an inspirational visual and musical journey crossing borders, while preserving the music of the people. Some of the performances are rare, and needed to
be documented.
What is the focus of EarthSync's second production titled, Nagore Sessions?
Nagore Sessions features 3 dargah singers from the district of Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. When we featured one of their songs in the Laya Project, we realised that their music needed a distinct platform. Here, Nagori singers collaborate with Middle Eastern percussion and Indian instruments from North India. The album marks the discovery of Sufi music from South India.
Is folk music difficult to sell?
It's not about the music per se, but about presenting it in a way that audiences appreciate the richness of the music. Fusion is often more easily absorbed by audiences, however, there is an ocean of traditional music forms that can stand alone in all its majesty. This is evident in Laya Project, in tracks such as Katalu Talu from Indonesia, and Tapattam from India, Buduburru from Maldives.
What does it take to source music, find the artists?
A lot of research! We search countries and localities for native music, often not very recognised in the other parts of the world.
Tell us about Business Class Refugees.
Business Class Refugees (Kartick & Gotam) is a collaboration between music producer Patrick Sebag and Yotam Agam, a sound designer, who have remixed EarthSync's folk productions to create an alternative, electronic album and a special live show.
What's unique about upcoming release, Shoshan?
Shoshan by acclaimed composer Shye Ben-Tzur, comes from Rajsathan. He performed with his group of Rajasthani vocalists and percussionists and set Hebrew poetry to Qawwali music.
The complete EarthSync range Laya Project, Nagore Sessions, Techari, Voice Over the Bridge and Business Class Refugees is available at all leading outlets like Landmark, Plant M and Rhythm House.
EarthSync distributes in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai and is priced between Rs 295 and Rs 800. Log onto www.earthsync.com for more information
http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2009/jun/050609-Laya-Project-Sonya-Mazumdar-EarthSync-Tsunami.htm
Monday, June 15, 2009
LAL SALAM - On 26th June 2009 at Abu Dhabi Natinoal Theatre
Tickets available now...
Contact 050 6210736 / 02 631 44 55 Kerala Social Centre Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Music on your finger tips
Music on your finger tips
Radhika Bhalla
You don’t have to be born a prodigy to know how to play an instrument and Dr Saubhagya Vardhan Bhahaspati proves just that with his new book ‘How to Play Harmonium’, published by Better Books. First of a ‘How To’ series, the book is a music enthusiasts’ bible on not only how to learn to play the instrument but also on the history of its arrival in India in the 16th century, its indigenous development to the various western versions and models of the instrument. The book has separate chapters dedicated to the use of harmonium along with visuals to help identify the keys, identification of one’s own set, parts of the device along with its tuning, maintenance and repair. Interestingly, there is a section devoted only to voice lessons and modulation to suit it. It also teaches both old and new raags and songs. “There has been no book in English dedicated to the Harmonium till now and I wanted to share it’s wonders with the world,” he tells us there are two editions of the book — a hard bound copy for Rs 395 and a soft bound for Rs 95.
A teacher of music, recipient of various honours and author of many music books, Brahaspati says, “This book is good for starting off. However, if one wants to learn the subtleties of playing the Harmonium, one definitely needs a guru. You cannot learn it in 20 days flat; it is a constant learning process. The more you play the better you get.” The book is available at all book stores in both English and Hindi.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Music-on-your-finger-tips/473837
Radhika Bhalla
You don’t have to be born a prodigy to know how to play an instrument and Dr Saubhagya Vardhan Bhahaspati proves just that with his new book ‘How to Play Harmonium’, published by Better Books. First of a ‘How To’ series, the book is a music enthusiasts’ bible on not only how to learn to play the instrument but also on the history of its arrival in India in the 16th century, its indigenous development to the various western versions and models of the instrument. The book has separate chapters dedicated to the use of harmonium along with visuals to help identify the keys, identification of one’s own set, parts of the device along with its tuning, maintenance and repair. Interestingly, there is a section devoted only to voice lessons and modulation to suit it. It also teaches both old and new raags and songs. “There has been no book in English dedicated to the Harmonium till now and I wanted to share it’s wonders with the world,” he tells us there are two editions of the book — a hard bound copy for Rs 395 and a soft bound for Rs 95.
A teacher of music, recipient of various honours and author of many music books, Brahaspati says, “This book is good for starting off. However, if one wants to learn the subtleties of playing the Harmonium, one definitely needs a guru. You cannot learn it in 20 days flat; it is a constant learning process. The more you play the better you get.” The book is available at all book stores in both English and Hindi.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Music-on-your-finger-tips/473837
Monday, June 8, 2009
"eswar" - a three-in-one unit for Shruthi, Thaala and Raaga
Good news for Music Learners /Music Lovers. A Mumbai/Chennai basedCompany is launching a new electronic gadget branded "eswar". It is a three-in-one unit for Shruthi, Thaala and Raaga. All 72 melakartharagaas and most of the janya ragaas, along with popular thalaas/shruthihave been stored in the unit in audio playable mode. More details areavailable in their website www.eswaronline.com
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