Tyagaraja finds Rama
Tyagaraja was one of the greatest composers of carnatic music. Tyagaraja used to beg alms in the village to earn his daily meals. He never… Read More »Tyagaraja finds Rama
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Tansen sings Deepak Raag
Tansen was a great Hindustani musician. He lived during Akbar’s time. Tansen was one of the nine jewels in Akbars court. The most special thing… Read More »Tansen sings Deepak Raag
Shyama Shastry – the taala expert
Shyama Shastri, one of the re-knowned musical trinity, is known to have been an expert innovator in compositions and Taalas. He is known to have… Read More »Shyama Shastry – the taala expert
Tyagaraja humbled the king..
Once a king invited Tyagaraja to perform in his assembly. Performing in king’s assembly meant name, fame and wealth. But there was one catch. Usually this also meant performer had to sing something in praise of the king, who protected them.But Tyagaraja sang only in praise of Lord Tyagaraja. He refused to go to the king’s assembly. In his song he says – “Is wealth ( nidhi) the source of happiness or is the proximity ( sannidhi) of Rama?" ( Nidhi chala Sukhama ). The king was obviously in awe of
Short Biography of Kanaka Daasa
Kanaka Daasa was a great musician born in a small village of Baada in Dharwad, Karnataka. He was born in the community of sheperds. His… Read More »Short Biography of Kanaka Daasa