Narayanan Desamangalam

Author: Narayanan Desamangalam

Narayanan Desamangalam is a reputed musician, guru and composer. He is the Head of Department, Music, Chetana Sangeet Natya Academy, Thrissur.

Athishaya Vara Prasadini: Notations of Rare Carnatic Compositions

Narayanan DesamangalamAugust 9, 2022

The recently released book Athishaya Vara Prasadini, which contains notations of 50 rare Carnatic compositions, is a treasure for Carnatic musicians. Notating Carnatic compositions is not…

Sangeeta Lahari: A Worthy Ensemble of Geetham, Vaadyam and Nrityam

Narayanan DesamangalamAugust 19, 2021

Sangeeta Lahari – Geetam, Vaadyam and Nrityam, is a rare synergy of artistic brilliance and a cherished possession for the dancer fraternity.

The Fountain of Youth

Vineeth AbrahamMay 16, 2023

What will happen when a bookworm set out to clean his library? One of the…

Poetics of Fostering the Animal: The Elephant Whisperers

Babu Rajan P PMay 1, 2023

With the decline of natural habitats, human-elephant conflict has seen a surge, often leaving the majestic creatures as unwitting participants. “The Elephant Whisperers” documentary pays homage to the conservation endeavors aimed at preserving these habitats and raising awareness among communities about the perils of anthropocentrism.

1899 and the Virtual Studio: Futuristic Filmmaking

IAR DeskMarch 12, 2023

1899, the new web series from the creators of German masterpiece Dark, will be filmed entirely in a virtual studio. Here’s all you wanted to know about ‘Volume’ and why it matters to futuristic filmmaking.