Classical dances of India – Compiled by Aarthy Natarajan & Indira Kadambi

Introduction Classical dances of India are various art forms rooted in Nāṭya, the sacred Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory can be traced back to the Nāṭya Śhāsthra, of Bharatha Muni (400 BC). Dance in India, is rooted in an age-old tradition. This vast sub-continent Read more [...]

M.D.Ramanathan – Legend 7 – Compiled by Sashi Kulkarni & T.V. Ramprasadh

M.D.Ramanathan Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Content Editing: TV Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography courtesy: Wikipedia Early life MDR was born in Manjapara, Palakkad District, Madras Province (Presently in Kerala) on 20th May 1923. His father Devesa Bhagavathar was a music teacher Read more [...]

Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu – Legend 6 – Compiled by Sashi Kulkarni & T.V. Ramprasadh

Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu Resource Person: SashiKulkarni Content Edited by: TV Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography courtesy: Wikipedia  Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu(b. 8 November 1893 to d. 25 November 1964) was one of the most important Carnatic music, violinists of the 20th century. Naidu Read more [...]

S. KALYANARAMAN – Legend 5 – Compiled by Sashi Kulkarni & T.V. Ramprasadh

S. KALYANARAMAN Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Content Review: T.V.Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography courtesy: Wikipedia S. Kalyanaraman (6 February 1930 - 9 January 1994), popularly known as SKR, was a legendary vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. Hailing from a famed musical family, Read more [...]

T.K.Rangachari – Legend 4 – Compiled by Sashi Kulkarni & T.V. Ramprasadh

T.K.Rangachari (1912-1979) Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Content Review: TV Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography: Ashok Madhav(www.carnaticcorner.com)  Among the illustrious galaxy of musicians of the 20th century, Tandalam  Krishnamachari Rangachari (TKR) has an honored place.  He was Read more [...]

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