A Raga's Journey — Aspects of Abheri

My fortnightly column on Ragas in Classical and Film music started today with Abheri raga.
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Postscript: In addition to many appreciative messages, this column has evoked some responses that have bemused me. Some Scholars of music have written demanding Exhaustive and Correct treatment in accordance with Ancient Treatises (never mind the fact that the definition of Correct varies amongst each one). If they have their way, this column too would sink into the morass of Mumbo-jumbo, Arcane Terminology, Pedantry, and Polemics.
If you read the column, please do send your feedback to: letters@thehindu.co.in

A Brief Guide to Raga Abheri (PDF):

Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Abheri:



Film Songs in Raga Abheri:

 

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 6, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Well, I can recognize the AR Rehman's & Harris Jeyaraj's songs and of course, 'Tu cheez badi hai'. But I am not very sure about the other songs. But basically, these songs are very different so I wonder if all of them have a single raaga?

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  2. CommentsAugust 8, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Dear Charulatha,

    I did enjoy your Isai Payanam day before yesterday (Sunday) I had to come back in a hurry so I could not meet you after the concert to express my thanks and congratulations. Your violinist was very good, particularly in the Hindolum. Please convey my appreciation to him.

    When are you going to do Suruti, Kedaragowlavam, Shudda saveri? Please keep me informed.

    Best wishes,

    Ram

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  3. CommentsAugust 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Hi Maam,
    How are you? We do appreciate your great job. Could you explain ragam Devakriya? is there any cine song which has been composed by this?

    Regards,
    Arulnithi A

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  4. CommentsAugust 10, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Hi,
    your boldness in your performances on sunday had stunning moments. i do not stand and listen in events anywhere; you made me!

    Ravindran Sivaprakasam

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  5. RAJEEVJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    This is an outstanding program and a real service to the discerning music lovers. Please keep it up!
    Rajeev ONV

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  6. UnknownOctober 31, 2018 at 8:38 AM

    crunchy crisp voice..... like it........

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  7. UnknownNovember 24, 2019 at 5:52 AM

    Great inspiration to music lovers like me. My search for an inspiring and entertaining delineation of ragas ends here. Really great effort. God bless you.

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  8. UnknownDecember 16, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    It's all god's grace to have such a voice ,rendering fine songs and it's again god's grace to hear such songs that melt any human being.Great!!!!

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