Episodes
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Episode 27: A Discussion on Allied Raagas -- Mukhari and Bhairavi
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
Wednesday Jan 28, 2009
In the last couple of episodes we featured the Raaga Mukhari. There are a number of raagas in Carnatic music that are closely allied to Mukhari, the most prominent of them being Bhairavi. In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between Mukhari and Bhairavi.
Tuesday Jan 20, 2009
Episode 26: Featured Composition -- Enthani Ne
Tuesday Jan 20, 2009
Tuesday Jan 20, 2009
In this episode, we feature a Tyagaraja composition: Enthani Ne in Mukhari raaga. In this composition, Tyagaraja describes Shabhari's (a character in the Hindu epic Ramayana) good fortune because she was able to meet and serve Lord Rama. We highlight the wonderful way in which the composer employs various aspects of Raaga Mukhari to effectively bring out the high emotions connected to this story.
Friday Jan 09, 2009
Episode 25: Featured Raaga -- Mukhari
Friday Jan 09, 2009
Friday Jan 09, 2009
In this segment, we feature a raaga well known for its emotive appeal: Mukhari. As we discuss this raaga, we also cover a wide range of topics and define several terms in Carnatic music, such as: janya, shadava raaga, sampoorna raaga, and so on. We conclude the episode by talking about the fairly common misperception of Mukhari being a raaga associated with sadness and melancholy.