Jatiswaram: The Occult Origins of Mohiniyattam –90
The article discusses the first item in the Mohiniyattam repertoire, Cholkettu, which is a dance form primarily focused on the Nrutha aspect and draws parallels between it and the Prithvi thathva of Panchabhoota.
Legendary mridangam maestro Karaikudi R Mani was known for his unique style of playing and technical brilliance.
Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2023 for Bombay Jayashri
A rare trio Carnatic vocal concert by Baby Sreeram, Sharmila and Shantala featured many rare…
Hindustani music concert by Moumita Mitra, Sayak Baruva and Retnasree Iyer at the ITFoK venue enlivened the audience.
Chitravina N Ravikiran in an interview talks about his recent compositions on the 108 Vaishnava Divya Desams, and the thought process behind them.
The four-day music festival featured both veterans as well as emerging artists. Swararaga Sudha 2022,…
Playwright C L Jose has turned 90. A peek into his plays and theater. C L Jose is a firm believer of the universal axiom, .…
An interview with Satyabrata Rout, author of Scenography: An Indian Perspective.
Kapila Venu in conversation with India Art Review’s Aroma Warsi. In a candid and insightful conversation, the young practitioner of Kerala’s ancient theatre of Sanskrit plays, opens up on the art, politics and heritage of Koodiyattam and how she’s evolved as a student and exponent of the complex, enchanting theatre form. Tune in.
While theatre enjoyed both a political discussion and social relevance, circus suffered from exploitation and problems of poverty.
What will happen when a bookworm set out to clean his library? One of the…
The recently released book ‘Mudra’ by G Venu is a seminal work that documents notations for 1341 hand gestures of Kudiyattam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam.
Pathaan breaks the typical stereotype of Islamic Terrorism.
Eastern ethos and laws of the nature are set to get a new tech-driven meaning as Cameron is planning two more sequels.
Without Tharun, Yazh, an ancient instrument would not have taken birth in modern times
Rajitha Ramachandra Pulavar and her team gave a new meaning to Tholppavakkooth and the body politics went in for a change in 2021
India witnessed a debate on the ‘purity of music’ when tribal singer Nanjiyamma won the National Award.
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What will happen when a bookworm set out to clean his library? One of the…
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, 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.
Without Tharun, Yazh, an ancient instrument would not have taken birth in modern times
Choreographic ingenuity of Vinitha Nedungadi created alluring visuals of the sublime poetic imagination of Edassery in Anthithiri.
The only wealth Menon amassed during his solitary journey was that of art. When Vijayakumar…
