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vINApustakadhAriNi – An insight into the Kritis on Goddess Sarasvati by Shri Muttusvami Dikshitar

(This article was specifically written for Sruti by Vidushi Amritha Murali.) Years ago, my grandmother was blessed to receive a…

Influence of pOtana on tyAgarAja

It is quite common for great artists to be influenced by earlier artists or other role models. Additionally, it is…

The English Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini Project: A testimonial to technology

(From The Thyagraja Aradhana 2010 Souvenir- Complete Text) December 21, 1901: This was the day, a sixty year old musician/composer in a remote corner…

Common Courtesy at Concerts

(From The Thyagraja Aradhana 2010 Souvenir- Complete Text) Does audience behavior at music or dance programs depend on the type…

Some Post Trinity Composers: A survey by Rasikan

(From Sruti Ranjani 2004) It is accepted by many that the contributions by the Trinity (Syama Sastry, Thyagaraja, Dikshitar) signify…

Navagraham in Carnatic Music (Variations of a Theme)

(From Sruti Ranjani 2004) Navagraham evokes many emotions in many people in India, particularly in the Southern part of the…