Episodes
Monday Feb 23, 2009
Episode 30: Sri. Oothukadu Ventakakavi's Compositional Style
Monday Feb 23, 2009
Monday Feb 23, 2009
We continue our conversation from the last episode, and discuss Sri. Oothukadu's musical mastery, highlighting his rhythmic prowess as well as poetic genius. Vidya illustrates salient aspects of his compositional style using examples drawn from his compositions, including the universally popular Alaipayudhe Kanna.
Friday Feb 13, 2009
Episode 29: Featured Composer -- Sri. Oothukadu Venkatakavi
Friday Feb 13, 2009
Friday Feb 13, 2009
We begin the episode with an introduction to the three composers known as the Trinity of carnatic music – Sri Thyagaraja, Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar and Sri Shyama Shastry. We continue our exploration by featuring a prolific pre-trinity composer: Sri. Oothukadu Venkatasubbier, also known as Oothukadu Venkatakavi. In this episode, Vidya shares with us some his popular compositions and discussed his exemplary contributions to Carnatic music.
Tuesday Feb 03, 2009
Episode 28: Raaga Quiz: Mukhari vs. Bhairavi
Tuesday Feb 03, 2009
Tuesday Feb 03, 2009
We finish the discussion on Mukhari and its allied raaga Bhairavi with a quiz. Vidya sings two alapanas, one in Raaga Mukhari and the other in Raaga Bhairavi. Can you figure out which is which? If you know the answer, write to us! We will answer the quiz the next time we publish our Rasika's Voice segment. We will recognize winners as well!