A Raga's Journey – Hindolam Highlights

Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Hindolam:


Film Songs in Raga Hindolam:

 


Also, in "A Raga's Journey":
Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada
Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari
A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati
Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya
Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari
Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya
Versatile Nattai
Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji
Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam
Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya
Godly Gowrimanohari
Kedaragowla’s Many Moods
The Royal Durbar
Joy of Hamirkalyani
Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani
Wake up to Valaji
Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha
Auspicious Sri
A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti
Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali
Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham
Endearing Khamas
Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi
Harmonious Symmetry - Raga Kiravani
Mood Enhancers - Ragas Kedaram and Bahudari
A Bright Start - Raga Hamsadhwani
Mystical Revathi
Call of the Swan - Raga Hamsanadam
Tones of Grace - Ragas Natakurinji and Kurinji
Notes of Peace - Mukhari
Towering Thodi
Notes that Intrigue - Kapi
Folksy flavours - Senchuruti  and Yadukulakambhoji
Twice as Nice - Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi
Six-note Splendour of Sriranjani
Heart-warming Tilang
Sivaranjani for Pathos
Two for Joy - Nalinakanthi and Karnaranjani

Comments

  1. Destination InfinityAugust 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Until you came to Marghazhi Poove, it was very difficult to associate this Raaga to a song! I think you could give a couple of examples from movies released after '90 for us to easily associate the tune of the Raaga.

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  2. CommentsAugust 22, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Warm greetings,
    Thank you very much for your very good concert at Hyderabad (SICA). We hope to hear more such programmes at Hyderabad in the future. Very all the best to you in your future endeavors in India and abroad.
    Regards
    RAMA SHARANA SARMA ADVOCATE

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  3. CommentsAugust 23, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    DEAR MADAM HOPE YOU HAVE REACHED SAFELY
    I AM GETTING FEED BACK EVERY BODY ENJOYED YOUR PROGRAMME
    WITH BEST WISHES RAJASEKAR

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  4. CommentsAugust 23, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    my self and my husband and my elder sister have enjoyed last evening concert at ravindra bharathi and are looking forward for the next.
    regards lalitha

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  5. CommentsAugust 23, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    That was a great write up on hindolam/malkauns @
    charulatha.. you have mentioned every memorable cine song based on Hindolam... one addition could be the saamajavaragamana piece in the telegu classic Sankaraaabharanam .. where the song floats into a dream sequence .. aamani koyila . and what a beautiful piece of singing by SPB and SJ .. lovely light soft touches of hindolam ..
    Kaushick

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  6. CommentsAugust 25, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Dear Ms. Charulatha,
    I have read your delightful articles in the Hindu and look forward to more. To make the experience participative, I wrote a letter to the editor , Hindu which remains unpublished. I am taking the liberty of bringing it to your kind attention as a true rasika.
    Best wishes,
    Dr. N.Balasubramanian
    Advisor, Center for the Study of Science, Technology and Policy
    Raj Bhavan Circle
    Bangalore

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  7. Simple ThoughtsJanuary 20, 2017 at 10:55 PM

    Anna, Your mellifluous voice forever reminds me of the legendary MS.Sree Rama Chandra Bhagavan bless you with more vital energies to further let the flow of our musical heritage... VENU.M, Lecturer,Khammam,Telangana.

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  8. Simple ThoughtsJanuary 20, 2017 at 10:56 PM

    Namaste amma

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