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To my curiosity, I asked my teacher what the last word, Dasacharana samarpitham, meant. She narrated the story of Shri Purandara Dasa. Read on to know more.

Purandara Dasa: The Father of Carnatic Music and Social Reformer

Here is a story of Jon B. Higgins, that marks the role of values like perseverance, passion and commitment in rising to great heights!

Music beyond boundaries: The story of Jon B. Higgins

Courage can be loud and aggressive, but it can also be reticent and firm. Read about Mandolin U Srinivas, the genius who spoke only through his music.

Mandolin Srinivas: The Musical Genius Who Captivated the World

Read about Srimad Walajapet Venkataramana Bhagavatar - an illustrious and devoted disciple of a saint poet Thyagaraja, a prolific composer and a hatha yogi!

Srimad Walajapet Venkataramana Bhagavatar

“I was greatly influenced by Ariyakudi. I do not want another life. But if there is one, I want to be able to sing like him” - Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.

Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar: The Trailblazer

A revolutionary and a fiery woman, an activist who worked towards social reform - Nagarathnamma has many firsts as a woman in Carnatic music. Read on!

Bangalore Nagarathnamma - The Songster Activist

Know more about Vidwan Palghat K V Narayanaswamy the Sangita Pitamaha of Contemporary Carnatic Music. Discover his inimitable style which made him a legend.

K V Narayanaswamy - Sangita Pitamaha of Contemporary Carnatic Music

Mathangi Jagadish a.k.a Ma.Ja is a playback singer, songwriter, stage performer and MTV coke studio artist with over 490 film songs to her credit.

Mathangi Jagdish

Riyaz remembers Pandit Jasraj and passes deepest condolences and pays rich tributes to the legend for his great contribution to Indian Classical Music.