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In Tiruvaiyaru, the land of the five rivers, rests Tyagaraja. The panchanada kshetra… on thebank of the river Cauvery where blows the incomparable zephyr... was certainly a source of inspiration for...
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The month of Chaitra or Chittirai is a joyous one as it ushers in the new year in different parts of India – based on their regional calendars. The beginning of Chaitra is a time to celebrate Ugadi,...
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ABHAI honours eminent artists
By SamudriThe 32nd annual day of the Association of Bhartanatyam Artistes of India (ABHAI), conducted on 20 March this year, was a well-attended, grand event, organised live at the Sathguru Gnanananda...
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J. VAIDHYANATHAN
Immersed in his rhythm Lakshmi AnandSenior mridangist J. Vaidhyanathan believes his commitment to accompaniment begins...
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Everything seems to have come full circle once again. This time, last year so many of us were confused, cautiously trying to cope with the situation of lockdown, retrenchment, work-from-home, living...
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CENTENARY TRIBUTE
Lingering memories of our Guru Pichumani IyerRamnath Iyer and Gopinath IyerFor eight years, the routine was the same. We would traipse through the noisy streets of Mylapore to our guru Pichumani...
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TALENT SHOWCASEMasters of tomorrowShailaja Khanna In every generation, there come one or two superlative musicians who dominate the musical landscape during their time. In north Indian classical...
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Music video spills out powerful message on water resources
Priya SubramanianRivers of India - Music Video Launch (ICCW)The symbolism of rivers has been used abundantly in poetry, music and story-telling. Rivers depict the entire circle of life and are revered...
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FROM THE EDITOR
The June issue of Sruti is a bouquet of profiles big and small, of personalities who have left their imprints on the artistic canvas. On the occasion of the late violin maestro M.S. Goplakrishnan’s...
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“There is a time and place for everything, you just have to wait for the right moment. Once it comes it will be the most beautiful and perfect thing possible!” said Gloria Tesch. For several years we...
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Six Yards of Hope
By Tejeswini Chakraborty2020 was the year the world turned upside down. The busiest roads were deserted, vibrant faces were masked and the joy of sharing became limited to sharing online. It made the...
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“Time has been a major influence”
By Shrinkhla SahaiAstad Deboo is a maverick dancer. His 67th birthday falls on 13 July 2014. Over the years he has dodged neat categories and continues to explore new frontiers with his...
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Efforts on to renovate Dikshitar's Mandapam in Tiruvarur
By Nandini Ramani"Kamalalayil pirandaarkum Mukti” -- those born in Tiruvarur attain salvation”-- describes the greatness of the unique holy town of Tiruvarur, which is also known as Sripuram,...
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On 15 August 1947, we as a nation, made a tryst with destiny. On the eve of India’s Independence, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru—the first Prime Minister of Independent India—made a historic speech: “At the...
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Manam – An inspiration
Manam Artwork - Bhavya KumarVibha KrishnakumarA story of racism and casteism, a story of sorrow and hope, a story of freedom and peace. Manam is an album curated by musician Asha Ramesh and her son...
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The Voice of Our Heart: Tribute to S.P. Balasubrahmanyam
It was some years ago that I received a call asking me to be a part of a special concert. I was being asked to play with the legendary ‘SPB’, and I was further told that he wanted these segments to be...
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Manam – An inspiration
Manam Artwork - Bhavya KumarVibha KrishnakumarA story of racism and casteism, a story of sorrow and hope, a story of freedom and peace. Manam is an album curated by musician Asha Ramesh and her son...
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Artists on Freedom What does freedom mean to you? As we step into the 75th year of India’s Independence, the concept of “freedom” changes over time and space, and varies from individual to individual....
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Artists on Freedom - What does freedom mean to you? Chitra Visweswaran(Veteran Bharatanatyam exponent and guru)Numerous thoughts flow through my mind as I mull over the concept of freedom. There are...
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It is an indisputable fact that over the centuries, in Tamil country, the nattuvanars were the custodians of the art of Sadir-Bharatanatyam, and the devadasis its practitioners. Together they kept the...
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