In this podcast’s second episode, Dr. Varalakshmi Anandkumar and Smt. Durgga Venkatesh of Ramapriya Arts Foundation provide the organisers’ perspective. They are ready to host concerts once the government gives the green signal. Besides clarifying that sensible precautions will be taken and listeners reassured, they explain why restarting artistic events…
“I don’t see any reason why concerts halls shouldn’t open when TASMACs do, or when flights have resumed.” In this video, Carnatic Vocalist Palghat Dr. R. Ramprasad shares his views as a performer, very clearly suggesting the resumption of concerts. He explains why, with insight from his background in Economics…
50 uniformed children, ages 5-10, happily clap their hands and recite konakkol phrases to a refrain of simple instrumental music from a cell phone. Just some twenty minutes earlier, their master of ceremonies had gently introduced the word ‘rhythm’ and got the children to chip in, conveying the message that…
“…being sure of my music. Never get carried away by what peers do or get pressurised by anything that might seem like a fancy trend but is not something that is natural to me….” Ashwath Narayanan on his Guru-s’ advice. Carnatic vocalist Sri. Ashwath Narayanan tells us about his musical…
United States-based Carnatic violinist Sri. Rajeev Mukundan began violin lessons from Sri. N Govindarajan and has been under the guidance of Sangita Kalanidhi Kum. A Kanyakumari for over a decade now. An A Graded artiste from All India Radio, Sri. Rajeev has traveled extensively on concerts, performed with his Guru…
From his role as an engineer to his somewhat unconventional musical trajectory to his passion for the trinity, particularly Muthuswami Dikshitar, Carnatic vocalist Sri. G Ravi Kiran articulately gives us a glimpse into his thoughts. He leaves us with a rendition of ragam Varali – a shloka of Adi Shankara…
In this episode, Kunnakudi Sri. Balamurali Krishna, Carnatic vocalist, says that as he engages in teaching, he finds himself reflecting on the genius of his Guru, Sri. PS Narayanaswamy, who managed to impart the intricacies of every song appropriately for each student understanding each individual’s strengths. He presents a Jayadevar…
This episode of Quarantunes features Ghatam exponent Sri. Giridhar Udupa. Sri. Udupa expresses his concern for artistes heavily dependent on concerts for survival. He talks about deciding to broadcast, for a fee, 6 concerts of the Udupa Festival that he curates, proceeds of which would benefit such artistes…. He mentions…
Vocalist Smt. K Gayatri gives us a window into her life in this podcast. A mother of two young children including an infant, she candidly states that her familial responsibilities mean nothing much has changed now. She, however, is using Whatsapp to get together with like-minded individuals engaging in vyAkyAnam…
“Not having concerts does not affect me – it means it is time to increase repertoire……” – Dr. R Hemalatha In this episode of Quarantunes, we hear from Carnatic violinist and researcher Dr. R Hemalatha. Dr. Hemalatha accompanies leading artistes and is known for her deep knowledge of the music,…