2023 marks the birth centenary of the illustrious and unparalleled Carnatic vocalist, MD Ramanathan
Author: Prince Rama Varma
Who said classical musicians can’t be funny? Not much has been written about the ready wit of classical musicians, who are often considered elitist or even…
With her melodious voice, Parassala B. Ponnammal rewrote the 300-year rule that prevented women inside the Navarathri Mandapam.
Much of Carnatic literature circle around just three themes; praising, complaints or requests to God. Yet if I am asked whether music or lyrics are more…