G Baby Sreeram – Podcast
In this episode, we hear from vocalist Trivandrum Dr. G Baby Sreeram and her family. Dr. Baby is a PhD in Music and a faculty member at The Madras Music Academy’s Advanced School of Carnatic Music. The entire family weighs in in this free-flowing chat interspersed with music and instruments. Dr. Baby explains the many little things the family does to avoid depriving others of essentials at this crucial time.
This podcast is part of the Quarantunes series, featuring Indian Classical Musicians, recorded during the worldwide shutdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Released one by one, the full series is at https://lakshmianand.com
Dr. Baby’s husband, Palakkad Sri. KL Sreeram, is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and playback singer. Their college going son, Bharath Narayan, is also a vocalist. High-schooler daughter, Anagha, is a highly introspective writer. Both children are home schooled.
Sughamana quarantune. God bless this wonderful family!
Dr. Baby Sriram made us to feel, af if the podcast has ended abruptly, though she has spoken vividly on her family, daily routine, and simplicity in life. The family members all have multiple talents, and it is rare in real life to see a family combining well so easily. Bharat Narayan proves by joining Baby Madam in the raag aalap that he has great voice maintained well as his Motor Cycle. Madam could have spoken of her early life, native place also, but the time constraint may be the reason for not doing that. I presume Mrs.Baby Sriram’s family is residing in Chennai, the head quarters of South zone culture. The one message, that has more meaning on any day is ‘ today is certain’ . What will happen tomorrow, is unforeseen. True, the plight of millions of poor without employment and income comes before our eyes. Similarly the entertainment and music industry also suffers without work. As Baby madam prays, this will also pause , and normal activities will begin soon. Mrs.Baby concluded her podcast with the composition of her guru Sri.T.M.Thyagarajan…”MANAMAE”, a confidence booster, helps to come out of panic. The message most of us can take at this critical period is, Be austere.. reduce your requirements and , and let others also buy things for their family. Together we can!!. I enjoyed, in toto this 35 minutes podcast, and the bottom line is practice unity at home , and carry it forward.
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