A scholar of repute, Guru Kanak Rele shaped her own unique brand of the lyrical dance form through meticulous research and dedication
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Author: G S Paul
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Fr. Paul Poovathingal: Singing Priest With a Healing Voice
From Thrissur to the Music Academy and to the Rastrapathi Bhavan, the musical journey of Fr. Paul Poovathingal has covered all the continents. The singing priest is celebrating his 60th birthday this week. The music originated in all different cultures of the world as a means of worship to the Almighty. So naturally, the role...
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“Krishnayanam”– Kanjoorinte Kala Chinthakal: Aesthetics of Kerala art forms
‘Krishnayanam’, a comprehensive exploration on Kanjur Krishnan Namboothiripad, has the elements of biography, autobiography and a memoir
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Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma: The Only Matriarch of Mohiniyattam
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma, the grand lady of Mohiniattam, gave a structure and new dimension to the art form.
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Madampu Kunjukuttan: A Literary Celebrity with Inimitable Histrionic Talent
Madampu Kunjukuttan's numerous works, Aswathamaavu and Brushtu made him a celebrity in the Malayalam literary horizon.
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Thrissur Pooram Means Entry to Koothambalam for Me
As a historical monument, the architecturally exquisite Koothambalam at the Vadakkuunathan temple, tells us many interesting stories of yesteryear artists. Thrissur Pooram held on April 23 without much fanfare had all of us holed up in our homes. The visuals on the TV screen were the only vignette to the happenings at the Thekkinkadu Maidan....
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Mary John: Woman Architect of Ethereal Characters
When performing arts was a no-no for a Christian born girl, Mary John overcame the obstacles and became the first Indian female chutti artist.
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A Blockbuster on Muthuswami Dikshitar
Dr V Raghavan’s book, on Muthuswami Dikshitar, youngest of the famed Carnatic trinity, is a comprehensive description of the composer’s musical journey as well as life history.
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Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair (1916:2021): End of an Era
With his remarkable journey for more than 90 years, Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair was an exemplar in Kathakali
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The Genesis of Sanskrit Theatre- Part II
Elevating sanskrit theatre from the folk tradition, Natyashastra reformed it. But, at present, Koodiyattam is the only surviving link to its past.