Swiss Indologist Alice Boner’s enthusiasm for Kathakali triggered the Kerala art-form’s popularity across the West since the 1930s. She remains largely forgotten amid the 90th anniversary celebrations of Kalamandalam, the dance-theatre’s premier institution.
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Two heart-attacks, ouster as teacher from his alma mater prompt Kalanilayam Gopalakrishnan to stay out of Kathakali, his passion for 55 years.
Kalamandalam Sugandhi is a popular Mohiniyattam Guru, a famed disciple of masters and a scholar par excellence.
Valiya Kunjunni Raja played a pivotal role in building the foundation of Kerala Kalamandalam.
Kerala institution handheld its protege Neelakantan Nambissan to Kathakali stage
NC Vasanthakokilam gave competition to MS Subbulakshmi, but died early. Today is the Carnatic musician’s anniversary.
The first death anniversary of Carnatic musician NP Ramaswamy falls on November 5. Here’s a take on his art vis-à-vis the heritage of his west Kochi
With a penchant for slow and detailed vocals, Shobhana Rangachari (1954-85) was emerging heiress of the Tiger Varadachariar legacy when Carnatic lost her
A compare-and-contrast between the Hindustani and Carnatic
instrumentalists
The summer months are anyway lean season. Delhi’s Crafts Museum
and Hastakala Academy are waiting for a post-Covid pickup