G n balasubramaniam biography sample

  • He is also founder trustee of the Parivadini Charitable Trust, which focuses on bringing unsung heroes and emerging talent in Carnatic music to the limelight.
  • Get all four pictorial biographies for a special price of 450/- (individual copy 125/- each).
  • For the first-time-ever, Pictures of Melody, a series of graphic biographies provides an intimate glimpse into the lives and contributions of leading Carnatic.

    • •

    Bhimpalasi Inc

    by Rajan P. Parrikar
    First published on SAWF on August 6, 2001

    Rajan P. Parrikar (Colorado, 1990)

    Namashkar.

    The ati-madhur and ati-priya Raga Bhimpalasi possesses an irresistible potency, embedding itself deeply in the listener’s consciousness, where it lingers for days and weeks on end. No known remedy exists for this enthralling affliction. Fortunately, it affects only those with minds capable of discerning its beauty, thus sparing the vast majority of humanity.

    My first encounter with this expansive, orphic raga dates back to the joyous bhajani utsavs of my boyhood in Goa, memories of which remain etched in my heart. Clad in shorts and filled with wonder, I was drawn into Bhimpalasi’s vast embrace. Today, I extend an invitation for you to join me on a balmy afternoon voyage across its enthralling waters, one that promises to both enchant and elevate the spirit.

    This special feature also includes a guest contribution: From The Carnatic Gallery

    •

    Chowdiah

    Indian composer and musician

    Musical artist

    Tirumakudalu Chowdiah (Kannada: ಸಂಗೀತ ರತ್ನ ತಿರುಮಕೂಡಲು ಚೌಡಯ್ಯ) (1895 – 19 January 1967) was a violin maestro from India in the Carnatic classical tradition.

    Early years

    [edit]

    Chowdiah, was born in Tirumakudalu Narsipur village on the banks of the river Kaveri near Mysore.[1] He became a disciple of Mysore Royal Court musician, Ganavisharadha Bidaram Krishnappa in 1910 and underwent a very rigorous and disciplined training until 1918 in the gurukula system.

    Career

    [edit]

    With his devoted practice, Chowdiah became a very great violinist. The name Chowdiah and the violin were synonymous with each other. With Bidaram Krishnappa's encouragement, courage and mastery, Chowdiah, earned fame, affection and respect from all his great contemporaries. All musicians desired to have him as their violin accompanist. It is said that the brilliant vocalist G. N. Balasubramaniam would request sabha secretaries, who wanted t

    •

    MGR Remembered – Part 23

    Camera Lens and Charisma

    Part 22

    by Sachi Sri-Kantha, December 10, 2014

    MGR and SSR with K.R.Ramasamy after release from detention

    Here is the comment, which I received from fellow MGR biographer and friend R. Kannan, for Part 22, on November 5th.

    “Hello Sachi: I just finished part 22. Nicely done. You might have wished to record SSR and MGR showing up at the Vellore General Council meeting [of DMK] together from an adjacent room when Sampath gets into a situation.  You may have wished to also mention that SSR did ‘Thanga rathnam’ as a propaganda bio for the DMK in the 1969 polls. Also that SSR was one of Anna’s closest and had criticized MGR for his talk ‘Anna is my guide’ [delivered at a function, felicitating Kamarajar’s birthday].

    I am ansträngande to get hold of SSR’s autobio. I shall try to get two copies and send you one if possible…”

    In the previous chapter, I noted the death of Sedapati Suryanarayana Thevar (SS) Rajendran (affec

  • g n balasubramaniam biography sample