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K V Narayanaswamy – Sangita Pitamaha of Contemporary Carnatic Music

December 3, 2017

“A good-looking man, his hair slicked down in the traditional way, sang like an angel with a delightful voice, husky at times, but never heavy throated or loud” – exclaimed Lakshmi Viswanathan, the Vice President of Music Academy Madras in her tribute to KVN when he passed away in 2002. Kollengode Viswanatha Narayanaswamy a Carnatic musician… More K V Narayanaswamy – Sangita Pitamaha of Contemporary Carnatic Music

How to Breathe while Singing: Breath Control Techniques

November 29, 2017

If you want to know how to sing better then having good breath control is a must. Breath control is about so much more than just taking a deep breath. It is about maintaining a controlled, steady stream of air while singing. Most beginners who are learning how to sing face the same question: Why… More How to Breathe while Singing: Breath Control Techniques

How to Sing better: Vocal Flexibility

November 27, 2017

Everyone dreams of having a flexible body that can be twisted, turned anyway around. Well, this is possible with regular exercises in the gym and practicing yoga. Then why not aim for vocal flexibility similarly, so that one is able to sing a song of any genre melodiously and attractively? This is possible by developing… More How to Sing better: Vocal Flexibility

Singing Exercises: Importance of Vocal Warmups

November 15, 2017

All of us would love to go on a long journey in that favourite car of ours. However, the journey comes to a sudden halt because the engine seized. Why did this happen? Without oil and water, the engine suffered a wear and tear. This is a similar scenario with the human voice. Without proper… More Singing Exercises: Importance of Vocal Warmups

How to Sing Better: Voice Culture

November 8, 2017

“Human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play” – Richard Strauss. What is voice culture? Voice culture primarily refers to the methodology adopted to train or control the voice to sing effectively. Many musicologists and voice experts have accepted it as science. According to one of the… More How to Sing Better: Voice Culture

Bangalore Nagarathnamma – The Songster Activist

November 7, 2017

“I was Nagarathna (precious jewel on the snake’s head) by birth, then became bhogarathna (jewel of pleasure) and now I am rogarathna (jewel of disease)” – this was how Bangalore Nagarathnamma jovially described herself during her last days. She may also be called ragarathna (jewel of musical ragas) and tyagarathna (jewel of sacrifice). This is… More Bangalore Nagarathnamma – The Songster Activist

Srimad Walajapet Venkataramana Bhagavatar

November 5, 2017

An illustrious and devoted disciple of a saint poet Thyagaraja, a prolific composer, a hatha yogi, – these should best describe Srimad Walajapet Venkataramana Bhagavatar. … More Srimad Walajapet Venkataramana Bhagavatar

Mandolin Srinivas: The Musical Genius Who Captivated the World

October 20, 2017

Mandolin U Srinivas, also known as Uppalapu Srinivas, was a legendary musician whose mastery of the mandolin revolutionized the world of Carnatic music. With his exceptional talent and innovative approach, Srinivas elevated the status of the mandolin as a solo instrument, captivating audiences worldwide. This comprehensive blog post delves into the life and legacy of… More Mandolin Srinivas: The Musical Genius Who Captivated the World

Beginner to Intermediate in Carnatic Music: How to progress?

October 18, 2017

What next after the varases? This is one question that pops into the mind of every beginner who is learning how to sing. Once a student is through with the basic singing lessons i.e. sarale varase, janti varase, taggusthaayi varase, taarasthaayi varase, dhaatu varase and alankaara, before proceeding to learn the pillarigeethe and sanchari geethe,… More Beginner to Intermediate in Carnatic Music: How to progress?

Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar: The Trailblazer

October 12, 2017

“I was greatly influenced by Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar. I do not want another life. But if there is one, I want to be able to sing like Ramanuja Iyengar” exclaimed the doyen of Carnatic Music, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar popularly known as Ariyakudi, was born in Ariyakudi, a town in Karaikudi district near… More Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar: The Trailblazer