tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77774437933460616092024-03-19T01:48:12.016-07:00Charulatha ManiCarnatic Musician and Playback SingerDr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-27404091224346787412024-03-07T23:00:00.000-08:002024-03-07T23:00:41.911-08:00Remembering MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar - First Tamil Film Superstar<p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); font-size: 14px; text-align: start; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Isai Payanam is inspired by great musicians. Dr Charulatha Mani discusses classical film hits of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and shares interesting links between classical music and film songs - a nostalgic journey that also urges us to think about music differently!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDj33_eyfgM?si=if8tYnGesqvwQqMx" title="YouTube video player" width="500"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Film Songs of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">The song that probably tops every playlist in <b>Charukesi </b>ragam would be ‘<b>Manmadha Leelaiyai</b>' from the film '<b>Haridas'</b>. This song was one of the earliest appearances of Charukesi on the silver screen, and till today, remains one of the best. In the sonorous voice of M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavatar and the music and lyrics of Papanasam Sivan (orchestration of G Ramanathan), this song is a delight. In the lines '...En mel unakkeno paraamugam...' there is a plethora of sangatis, each one unfurling from the top Sadja and landing at various vital notes.</li><li style="text-align: left;"><b>'Vasantha ruthu mana mohaname' </b>in <b>Vasantha</b> ragam from the film '<b>Sivakavi'</b> is sung tunefully by MKT. In the lines 'mana mohaname' the
notes 'M, D, M, D' establish the unique identity of Vasantha. Vasantha is a lively raga
and the happiness it exudes is contagious in this bright piece.</li><li style="text-align: left;">One of the earliest appearances of <b>Jonpuri</b> raga was in the film '<b>Chintamani'</b> in which MKT brilliantly
sings '<b>Ullamellam inba vellam'</b> in this raga. This song was composed by Papanasam
Sivan. In '<b>Ashok Kumar'</b>, MKT sings '<b>Gnanakann onru'</b> and '<b>Sathva guna bodhan'</b> also in <b>Jonpuri</b>.
Both these songs were super hits and took off at the upper octave, this being the beauty
of Jonpuri. 'Sathva guna bodhan' is in the same tune as 'Eppo varuvaro' tune and this
further contributed to the successful reach of the song. The grand opening of the
charanams in the higher octave rishaba in 'Sathva guna' still resounds in our ears.</li><li style="text-align: left;">A breathtakingly beautiful raga,
<b>Sahana</b> gives peace to the inner self and soothes the artiste as well as the listener. In '<b>Sivakavi'</b>, MKT majestically sang '<b>Thamiyen Painthamizh'</b> in
praise of Tamil language. Lovely lyrics by Papanasam Sivan made this piece popular in
those days, as MKT himself was actively involved in propagating Thamizh Isai.</li><li style="text-align: left;">'<b>Ulaginil Inbam Verundo'</b> from the film '<b>Ambikapathy' </b>was one of the earliest appearances of <b>Simhendramadhyamam</b> ragam on the silver screen. Set to
music by G. Ramanathan, this song is structured like a typical classical kriti.</li><li style="text-align: left;">‘<b>Ennudal Thannil</b>’ from the film '<b>Haridas' </b>is a ragamalika of ragas <b>Yadukulakambhoji
</b>and <b>Atana</b>, with the Atana portion sung by MKT very
effectively.</li><li style="text-align: left;">‘<b>Ellam Inbame</b>’ from the film '<b>Amarakavi' </b>is a
breezy <b>Atana </b>beginning rather unconventionally with the phrase ‘SRSR SND’. The
anupallavi ‘Neela Vaanam Thanile’ is embellished with lively akaras and noteworthy is the Kakali Nishada touch in the phrase ‘SN,D’, a special prayoga that lends flavour and
character to the raga.</li><li style="text-align: left;">‘<b>Oru Naal Oru Pozhudagilum</b>’ from '<b>Thiruneelakantar' </b>is<b> </b>in <b>Khamas</b>. The wonderful phrase ‘PSD,PMGM’, with a characteristic
gamaka at the madhyama is brought forth in the line ‘Uccharikka Vendum’. MKT has
sung yet another noteworthy piece in Khamas — ‘<b>Maanida Janmam</b>’ from '<b>Rajamukti'</b>,
with music by C.R. Subburaman. The importance of the dhaivata in this raga is
highlighted in this song. For instance, even the pallavi line concludes as ‘Meendum
Vandidumo…’ pausing at the dhaivata.</li><li style="text-align: left;">A <b>Senchuruti</b> song that
is evergreen in its musical and lyrical appeal is ‘<b>Radhe Unakku Kopam</b>’ from the film '<b>Chintamani'</b>, sung brilliantly by MKT. Composed by
Papanasam Sivan, the plethora of sangatis leave one speechless, while the opening
phrase ‘S,S, S, DNSDNP’ nails the raga bhava indubitably.
Another fine example of Senchuruti raga on the silver screen is ‘<b>Vallalai Paadum
Vaayaal</b>’ from <b>Sivakavi </b>. Composed and penned by Papanasam Sivan, this song is
musical genius. Bhagavathar’s voice is at its pliable best in this piece,
and challenging sangatis flow unfettered, like liquid gold!</li><li style="text-align: left;">In the film '<b>Haridas'</b>, ‘<b>Nijama Idhu Nijama</b>’ is
a pristine piece in <b>Begada </b>ragam.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Bhagavatar’s renditions in <b>Sindhubhairavi </b>are some of the most
refreshing, including ‘<b>Bhoomiyil Maanida</b>’ from '<b>Ashok Kumar'</b>, and ‘<b>Vadhaname
Chandra Bimbamo</b>’ from '<b>Sivakavi' </b>. In ‘Vadhaname’, the complete octave is explored
with splendid vocalisation in ‘...Madura Gaanamo…’, in lightning speed!</li><li style="text-align: left;">'<b>ChandraSooriyar'</b> from the film '<b>Ambikapathy'</b> sung by Bhagavathar is a joyful
expression of <b>Maand </b>ragam by the composer Papanasam Sivan.</li><li style="text-align: left;">A raga that can be sung in a
higher pace compared to Mukhari, <b>Huseni </b>ragam in film music is best heard in ‘<b>Rajan
Maharajan</b>’ from the film '<b>Shyamala' </b>sung by M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. In the
phrase ‘Tiruvalar Thyagarajan’, the swaras ‘SNS PDP MPM GRS’ make Huseni come
alive.</li><li style="text-align: left;">One of the finest depictions of <b>Madhyamavati </b>ragam would be ‘<b>Arputha Leelaigalai</b>’ from '<b>Sivagami' </b>sung by the M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. In ‘Chitparane Sivane’, the
gamakas at the rishabha are characteristic of the raga.</li><li style="text-align: left;">The song ‘<b>Manam Kanidhe</b>’ from '<b>Sivakavi' </b>is set in the same tune as
‘Jagatjanani’. The flavour of <b>Rathipatipriya </b>ragam<b> </b>comes forth beautifully in this rendition.</li><li style="text-align: left;">In the film <b>Tiruneelakandar,</b> one of the earliest appearances of <b>Durbar </b>ragam<b> </b>is seen in '<b>Maravai pudaitha'</b>. This song is a layman’s guide to Durbar. In the phrase 'mamunivare ariyen' the swaras “NS, PDNP..” are typical.</li><li style="text-align: left;">A brilliant piece in <b>Kuntalavarali </b>ragam<b> </b>would be ‘<b>Maname Nee Easan</b>’ from '<b>Ashok Kumar</b>'. MKT’s rendition is replete with
the raga’s essence. The very opening is riveting — the sadja followed by the madhyama. ‘Malligai Poongkodi Kuntalavarali’ is the line in the ragamalika piece ‘<b>Vasantha Rithu
Mana Mohaname</b>’ from '<b>Sivakavi</b>' . The composer cleverly brings out the flavour of the
raga.</li><li style="text-align: left;">‘<b>Kavalayai Theerpadhu</b>’ from <b>Sivakavi </b>is one of the finest pieces in <b>Natakurinji </b>ragam. Papanasam Sivan scored the
music and penned the lyrics. G. Ramanathan, took care of the orchestration. The
opening phrase ‘NSNDM / GMDNS’ kickstarts the song brightly, and the frills in
‘Agandridum Valaiye’ — ‘MD / DN / NS / SRS / NDM’ are very much in character with
the raga and delivered with gusto. In the charanam , the line ‘Ragathil Sirandhadhu
Natakurinji’ is a clever way to embed the raga mudra in the song.</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-9312710180242963782024-03-03T21:54:00.000-08:002024-03-03T21:54:49.059-08:00Remembering Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan - Birth Anniversary Special<p style="text-align: center;"> <span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); font-size: 14px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dr Charulatha Mani recalls her interactions with the legendary violin artist and composer Sri Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan including several of his film songs.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dmRBTJFSrXc" width="480"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Film Songs composed by Kunnakudi Sri Vaidhyanathan:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">“<b>Marudamalai maamaniye</b>” from the film “<b>Deivam</b>” sung with a plethora of stunning sangatis by Madurai Somu) is an
evergreen treat in <b>Durbarikaanada</b>. In the phrase “kulam kaakum velaiyya ayya” the
notes “G,M, RSD,,” take our breath away. We can soak in the raga’s complete rasa
throughout this imperial piece.</li><li style="text-align: left;">In “<b>Andavan darisaname</b>” (<b>Agasthiyar</b>) T. R.
Mahalingam seamlessly scales the raga, adorning it with many a sangati. This song also
begins in the upper Sadja, true to the character of <b>Jonpuri</b>. </li><li style="text-align: left;">“<b>Isaiyai Tamizhai</b>” from
“<b>Agasthiyar</b>” is a lilting piece in <b>Kharaharapriya</b>,
complemented by the voices of Seerkazhi Govindarajan and T R Mahalingam, makes
this complex piece an aural treat.</li><li style="text-align: left;">‘<b>Bhairavi Thunaivan</b> Paadam Paninthu Unnai Vendriduven...,’ sings Seerkazhi
Govindarajan in the popular ragamalika duet ‘<b>Vendriduven</b>...’ (the other singer being
TMS), as he dons the title role in the film <b>Agathiyar</b> . This phrase begins with the
characteristic prayoga “PG,RS NRSNDP”, the Pancama-Gandhara connection being vital
in this raga. The song gains tempo and at the crescendo the Bhairavi swara
repartee is attractive and the jugglery of swaras gripping. ‘Vendriduven’ starts brightly in
<b>Gambhiranattai</b>, and the raga mudra finds place in ‘Nattaiyum Nadathal Vendriduven’.</li><li style="text-align: left;">“<b>Ezhumalai irukka</b>”, sung boldly by K. B. Sundarambal in the film “<b>Thirumalai Deivam</b>”, is an example of how <b>Hamsanandi</b> ragam
can be adapted to the silver screen, using its inherent poignancy to maximise the
devotional appeal.</li><li style="text-align: left;">In the film “<b>Namma Veettu Deivam</b>” the song ‘<b>Unakkum Enakkum Isainda Poruttam</b>' is
composed in <b>Charukesi</b> raga. A lyrical handling of this
raga, this song uses staccato phrasings to merge with the metrical and rhythmic flow.</li><li style="text-align: left;">In the film "<b>Tiruvarul" </b>of Devar, the song ‘<b>Kandukondain Naan</b>’ begins brightly in
<b>Kedaragowla </b>with the phrase that heads towards the upper octave rishabha. Sung by
TMS, this piece has pleasing orchestration.</li><li style="text-align: left;">The film "<b>Thodi Ragam" </b>starring T. N. Seshagopalan, also produced by Kunnakudi
Vaidhyanathan, has several instances featuring this raga. The song ‘<b>Thodiyil Paada
Vandhen</b>’ merits mention and has numerous flowery sangatis and indulges the
adventurous trait in the composer, singer, and listener.</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-7714403107343444802024-02-17T02:09:00.000-08:002024-02-17T02:14:44.627-08:00How to do Neraval? Kharaharapriya Ragam<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/P0XzVXvQi4A?si=09k-Lj0jiJ4MUPfv" frameborder="0"></iframe>
Kharaharapriya ragam has certain important prayogas and regions. Our integrity and committment towards these prayogas need to be evident in our neraval. Nevaral combines rhythmic and melodic improvisation, lending itself to various interesting patterns, both musically and poetically. This recording that I have presented will help students and performers of Indian classical music to holistically understand the affordances and constraints of neraval. Comment on the video or here in the blog - happy to respond.
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Charulatha ManiDr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-8828994516457561062023-12-20T07:29:00.000-08:002023-12-20T07:31:45.914-08:00Music Season 2023 - Isai Payanam @ Humour Club<p style="text-align: center;"><b> Live Video Recording of Isai Payanam @ Humour Club, 10th December 2023</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UslJblWeOoE?si=nEfLIKRW7Hg0TUIF" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p style="text-align: center;">Other season concerts be published soon!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Subscribe to <a href="https://youtube.com/isaipayanam">Isai Payanam Youtube Channel</a> and enable notifications to receive updates</p><p style="text-align: center;">Follow this blog to get notified of new content.</p>Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-72002088404100086202023-12-14T22:42:00.000-08:002023-12-14T22:45:26.062-08:00Music Season 2023 - Isai Payanam @ Kalavai<p style="text-align: center;"><b> Live Video Recording of Isai Payanam @ Kalavai, 5th December 2023</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oSGCHrEWmOs?si=9qhZL8DAqq3RoQ7E" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: center;">Other season concerts be published soon!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Subscribe to <a href="https://youtube.com/isaipayanam">Isai Payanam Youtube Channel</a> and enable notifications to receive updates</p><p style="text-align: center;">Follow this blog to get notified of new content.</p>Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-72072147030372740652023-11-16T14:37:00.000-08:002023-11-17T11:43:22.373-08:00Isai Payanam - KAANADA & DURBARI KAANADA Live!!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/P9nEMea1VLw?si=-PEwEAEl_FXBAVkm" width="480"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">One of the most moving ragas in Indian music, Durbari, and its close companion Kaanada are handled here in a detailed exploration from the perspectives of classical and film music across the decades. Joined forces by Vid. Bombay Anand and Vid. S. J. Arjun Ganesh, I present several superhits in this offering. As I have observed in this recording, in the context of film music Durbari Kaanada and Kaanada have often been used as a melange by music composers.</span></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For more on <span style="text-align: left;">Durbari Kaanada and Kaanada:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2012/06/ragas-journey-dynamic-durbarikaanada.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="431" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0_Ih_aZt2epq4gVtNNjQb4C7lZFpra6kk8p5I26Xuq7M-gkRNKmZa5nnH5xWTl6AgWXfJLmeRhoLj80Z41pCe44BmyRyp8O1qrlEx5aJ0hH515kXr_HM0tEoU6UHOYq2nnEoQu3Xyb8dJZ3U_JHY4GvM-gw0OEbxw4K2SLBCmdVk4ebN07334nJ5HZE/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-17%20113025.png" width="217" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2012/06/ragas-journey-dynamic-durbarikaanada.html">https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2012/06/ragas-journey-dynamic-durbarikaanada.html</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For all ISAI PAYANAM programs: <a href="www.youtube.com/isaipayanam" target="_blank">youtube.com/isaipayanam</a></div></div>Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-45175751632570714372023-08-06T09:40:00.116-07:002023-08-21T21:42:05.488-07:00Beauty of Bowli<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"> The waft of the first filter coffee brew or the visual delights of an intricately drawn <i>kolam</i> at the entrance of the house do indeed herald energizing mornings, however, nothing compares to the beauty of a well-crafted Bowli ragam to ring in the day in the most auspicious way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"> The intervals in Bowli are some of the most interesting in Karnatik music. The suddha rishabha to antara gandhara interval that gives way to the gandhara to pancama intervals sets up an open purvanga. The uttaranga has suddha dhaivata ti sadhja leap, once again an open and free-flowing intervallic placement. I have wondered if perhaps it is because of these broad intervals between notes that Bowli holds out the promise of a morning of possibilities, freedom and hope. The descent features the kakali nishada, almost as a grace note, de-emphasised in theory. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"> Thus Bowli is a fresh ragam heralding new beginnings. With plentiful kritis - many of which I have recorded and performed live and made available below for your listening - Bowli is often sung as a minor item. Usually I am satiated with a few minutes of alapana and just a few avartanas of swaraprastharas when I handle a raga such as Bowli, for its freshness is preserved with a light touch approach to exposition. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span> </span>In film music, K. V. Mahadevan's handling of the viruttam <i>Panniner mozhiyal </i>in Bowli is certainly one of the most traditional approaches to the ragam. This viruttam precedes the famed Kambhoji piece <i>Alaya mani kathave</i> - so four lines Bowli is all we get but even those summarise the ragam in the sublime voice of TMS!<i> Sentazham Poovil </i>from <i>Mullum Malarum </i>film in the music of Sri Ilaiyaraja has facets of Bowli. However, the presence of the madhyama even in the opening phrase "...<i>thazham</i>" renders clear-cut classification challenging. There are a handful of film songs that begin with Bowli phrases, however even as these songs progress into the first BGM and charanam, the madhyama comes into the picture. For instance, <i>Oru Ponmanai</i> from <i>Mythili Ennai Kathali </i>(T. Rajendar's music) and <i>Kozhi koovum</i> from <i>Vanna Vanna Pookal</i> (Ilaiyaraja) both move away from Bowli after the first few strains of the pallavi. MSV's <i>Sugamana sinthanaiyil</i> from <i>Taxi Driver</i> begins with Bowli phrases but interestingly drifts into glimpes of Lathangi in the charanam. It seems to me that T. Rajendar has a liking for the ragam Bowli, or at least the idea of morning ragas in general. In the song <i>Kathiravanai paarthu </i>from <i>Pookal vidum thoothu</i>,<i> </i>TR gets Yesudas to sing the piece that commences in Bowli and moves into Mayamalavagowla in the charanam. The <i>word</i> Bhoopalam however appears in this song - no relationship to Bhoopalam ragam is present. It seems like the morning raga grouping was so profound in the film field during those times that Bowli and Bhoopalam became somewhat interlinked to the idea of dawn breaking. Just as interestingly, in the song <i>Bhoopalam arangerum velai</i>, Yesudas begins with the arohanam-avarohanam of Revagupti (basically the scale of Bowli but without the nishada in descent)! Again, no presence of Bhoopalam (the gandhara remains antara gandhara - whereas Bhoopalam employs the sadharana gandhara). Unsuprisingly, this song composed by Shankar Ganesh for the film <i>Agni Theertham </i>too almost immediately moves towards Mayamalavagowla. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><span> <span> The kritis <i>Purushottamuda</i> (Annamayya) and <i>Gopalaka</i> (Swati Tirunal) in Revagupti are like manuals for the ragam. Bowli and Revagupti are too close. An example of classification for the sake of a minor scalar difference. </span></span>Anyway, as I have always maintained, film songs need not be classified or categorised just for the sake of doing so - they merely have to be enjoyed for the melange of melodic qualities that they represent. In ragas, the prayogas and murchanas - meaning key phrases that establish the melodic identity of the raga - are more important than arohana-avarohana scalar structures and janya classifications. Let us take a moment to appreciate the emotions that Bowli murchanas elicits in us all - that of a fresh start to the day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"> Enjoy the audio and video clips, and do let me know if you have any questions or comments. Happy to respond! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Best wishes, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Charulatha Mani</div><div><br /></div></span></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium;">Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Bowli:</b></h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Audio Clips:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://charulathamani.com/clips/20121219-chennaiyil/01-bowli-srimannarayana-bhagayadha.mp3" target="_blank">Raga Bowli - Sriman Narayana - Bhagyadha Lakshmi</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://charulathamani.com/clips/20100202-Ratnagirisvarar/04-shambhomahadeva-bauli.mp3" target="_blank">Shambho mahadeva - Bowli - Neelakanta Sivan</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://charulathamani.com/clips/20100202-Ratnagirisvarar/03-sriparvati-bauli.mp3" target="_blank">Sri Parvati - Bowli - Muthuswami Dikshitar</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://charulathamani.com/clips/2005/brahmamokate.mp3" target="_blank">Brahmamokate - Bowli - Annamacharya</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ragas Bowli and Revagupti in Film Music:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://youtu.be/Rp6Sy8R6q9Y" target="_blank">Sentazham poovil - Mullum malarum - Ilayaraja</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Also, in "A Raga's Journey":</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2023/07/atana-for-inspiring-valour.html" target="_blank">Atana for Inspiring Valour</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2023/07/full-of-surprises-raga-vasantabhairavi.html" target="_blank">Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2014/03/soothing-senses-raga-nilambari.html" target="_blank">Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/03/a-rare-treat-raga-saramati.html" target="_blank">A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/02/morning-ragas-ramapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/pious-notes-ragas-nasikabhushani-and.html" target="_blank">Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/priya-principle-ragas-rasikapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/a-ragas-journey-versatile-nattai.html" target="_blank">Versatile Nattai</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/positively-tranquil-raga-harikambhoji.html" target="_blank">Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/catchy-and-classical-raga.html" target="_blank">Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/of-love-and-longing-chandrakauns-and.html" target="_blank">Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/a-ragas-journey-godly-gowrimanohari.html" target="_blank">Godly Gowrimanohari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/kedaragowlas-many-moods.html" target="_blank">Kedaragowla’s Many Moods</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-royal-durbar.html" target="_blank">The Royal Durbar</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-joy-of-hamirkalyani.html" target="_blank">Joy of Hamirkalyani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/power-of-three-ragas-madhyamavati.html" target="_blank">Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/a-ragas-journey-wake-up-to-valaji.html" target="_blank">Wake up to Valaji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/distinctly-classical-ragas-gowla-and.html" target="_blank">Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha</a></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-ragas-journey-auspicious-sri.html">Auspicious Sri</a></span></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-complex-beauty-raga-dwijavanti.html">A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/tale-of-two-varalis-ragas-punnagavarali.html">Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/morning-ragas-bilahari-and.html">Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/endearing-khamas.html" target="_blank">Endearing Khamas</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/light-and-melodious-raga-sindhubhairavi.html" target="_blank">Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi</a></i>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/harmonious-symmetry-raga-kiravani.html" target="_blank">Harmonious Symmetry - Raga Kiravani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/valour-and-worship-ragas-arabhi-and.html" target="_blank">Valour and Worship - Ragas Arabhi and Devagandhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-ragas-journey-raga-purvikalyani.html" target="_blank">For a Calm Mind - Raga Purvikalyani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/mood-enhancers-ragas-kedaram-and.html" target="_blank">Mood Enhancers - Ragas Kedaram and Bahudari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-bright-start-raga-hamsadhwani.html" target="_blank">A Bright Start - Raga Hamsadhwani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/a-ragas-journey-mystical-revathi.html" target="_blank">Mystical Revathi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/call-of-swan-raga-hamsanadam.html" target="_blank">Call of the Swan - Raga Hamsanadam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/tones-of-grace-ragas-natakurinji-and.html" target="_blank">Tones of Grace - Ragas Natakurinji and Kurinji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/notes-of-peace-raga-mukhari.html" target="_blank">Notes of Peace - Mukhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-towering-thodi.html" target="_blank">Towering Thodi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-kapi.html" target="_blank">Notes that Intrigue - Kapi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/11/folksy-flavours-senchuruti-and.html" target="_blank">Folksy flavours - Senchuruti and Yadukulakambhoji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/11/a-ragas-journey-dharmavathi-and.html" target="_blank">Twice as Nice - Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-six-note-splendour-of.html" target="_blank">Six-note Splendour of Sriranjani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-heart-warming-tilang.html" target="_blank">Heart-warming Tilang</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-sivaranjani-for-pathos.html" target="_blank">Sivaranjani for Pathos</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/09/a-ragas-journey-two-for-joy.html" target="_blank">Two for Joy - Nalinakanthi and Karnaranjani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-ragas-journey-devotional-kambhoji.html" target="_blank">Devotional Kambhoji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-ragas-journey-joyful-suddha-saveri.html" target="_blank">Joyful Suddha Saveri</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/a-ragas-journey-sweet-and-sour-lathangi.html" target="_blank">Sweet and Sour Lathangi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhairavi.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhairavi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-mesmeric-maand.html" target="_blank">Mesmeric Maand</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-dynamic-durbarikaanada.html" target="_blank">Dynamic Durabarikaanada</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-charming-chakravaham.html" target="_blank">Charming Chakravakam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-jaunty-jonpuri.html" target="_blank">Jaunty Jonpuri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/04/ragas-journey-soothing-sahana.html" target="_blank">Soothing Sahana</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/04/ragas-journey-kingly-kharaharapriya.html" target="_blank">Kingly Kharaharapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/03/ragas-journey-appealing-amritavarshini.html" target="_blank">Appealing Amritavarshini</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhagesri.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhagesri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ragas-journey-arresting-abhogi.html" target="_blank">Arresting Abhogi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/ragas-journey-passionate-appeal-of.html" target="_blank">Scintillating Simhendramadhyamam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2012/01/ragas-journey-vibrant-vasantha.html" target="_blank">Vibrant Vasantha</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-heart-rending-hamsanandi.html" target="_blank">Heart-rending Hamsanandi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-soulful-suddhadhanyasi.html" target="_blank">Soulful Suddhadhanyasi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/riveting-ritigowla.html" target="_blank">Riveting Ritigowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/ragas-journey-magic-of-mayamalavagowla.html" target="_blank">Magic of Mayamalavagowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-allure-of-anandabhairavi.html" target="_blank">Allure of Anandabhairavi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-kinetic-kalyani.html" target="_blank">Kinetic Kalyani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-poignant-pantuvarali.html" target="_blank">Poignant Pantuvarali</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Magical Mohanam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/ragas-journey-sacred-shanmukhapriya.html" target="_blank">Sacred Shanmukhapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-arts-music-ragas-journey-hindolam.html" target="_blank">Hindolam Highlights</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Aspects of Abheri</a></i></div>
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</script>Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-49293397338834580652023-07-26T06:46:00.004-07:002023-07-26T19:12:54.391-07:00Musings on AI and Karnatik music<p> <span> </span>I do wonder how Artificial Intelligence can be integrated into the learning, performance, and practice of Karnatik music. There are those who do believe that a traditional artform such as Karnatik music much rather be left as it is even as the world gallops on with AI touching almost every aspect of human life as we know it. However, I do believe that there could be advantages in deploying AI in our music - particularly music education and training for performance. For instance, using AI and Machine Learning to predict the prayogas that follow one another in any given raga could become a useful tool for training students of Karnatik music in manodharma sangeetam. When I was a student of music in Chennai, we would spend hours with the guru, generating prayoga after prayoga in a call and response format. In today's world wherein online guru-sishya dyads and groups abound, a tool such as this could save time and optimise learning resources while also affording a playful, low stakes and low pressure music practice environment for the student or even performer. </p><p><span> </span>Generative creativity is one of the central tenets of our improvisatory system of Classical Music and AI could be just the companion we need at this time to keep the creative flow ongoing with relentlessness and precision. This is of course assuming that these machines would learn and acquire "intelligence" in Karnatik ragas and talas using manodharma and compositional data from stalwarts in the field? Again, there might be bani related disagreements, favouring of certain bani-s over others and privileging of artists whose music is widely available as opposed to those who are primarily educators rather than recording/performing artists. Anyway - I'd love to hear thoughts on all of this from you all out there. Please also feel free to share any research that you might be aware of that is already looking into this sort of thing. I am aware of research on modeling of gamakas etc. but am curious to know more about where all this can lead with AI and what this might mean for Karnatik music and music across genres. </p><p><span> </span>Interdisciplinarity has emerged as key to solving some of the biggest problems in this world and music has been successfully used across various inter/transdisciplinary contexts. I am myself, for instance, involved in music, health, and wellbeing research. The scope for disciplinary diversity is staggering and pathways are aplenty. It would be very interesting to see where all this goes in the future and how we can collectively also ensure that the integrity of the artform is preserved even as we persevere to create change that is meaningful. Here is to "futuring" as we trod along on our Isai Payanam. </p><p>Musically yours, </p><p>Charulatha Mani</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-35409156692944115592023-07-24T23:05:00.005-07:002023-11-10T08:59:30.530-08:00Atana for Inspiring Valour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/atana-for-inspiring-valour/article3896793.ece" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="590" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2TNGr6Xsdb6oIbe8DyR0oo7imgFjmGyckX9cI6m9SIKn4EyO9kVgZ4Lsy-Nm0yuAHpTLbDKs-F83Z7jz5jYa-jTwehUdQawq1IZkXVSSWrNKwjuz9Kv5inW-jnhCfKeKGWGZojrvuONqsheq4XTKuJemOK6UbbVGrqh8kWQ6Va5QzBPHtTc8C4OBrG4/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-24%20223759.png" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/atana-for-inspiring-valour/article3896793.ece" target="_blank">Read the Article</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://charulathamani.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Full_set_Raga_Journey.pdf" target="_blank">Download the PDF</a></div>
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<i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2014/03/soothing-senses-raga-nilambari.html" target="_blank">Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/03/a-rare-treat-raga-saramati.html" target="_blank">A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/02/morning-ragas-ramapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/pious-notes-ragas-nasikabhushani-and.html" target="_blank">Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/priya-principle-ragas-rasikapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/a-ragas-journey-versatile-nattai.html" target="_blank">Versatile Nattai</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/positively-tranquil-raga-harikambhoji.html" target="_blank">Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/catchy-and-classical-raga.html" target="_blank">Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/of-love-and-longing-chandrakauns-and.html" target="_blank">Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/a-ragas-journey-godly-gowrimanohari.html" target="_blank">Godly Gowrimanohari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/kedaragowlas-many-moods.html" target="_blank">Kedaragowla’s Many Moods</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-royal-durbar.html" target="_blank">The Royal Durbar</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-joy-of-hamirkalyani.html" target="_blank">Joy of Hamirkalyani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/power-of-three-ragas-madhyamavati.html" target="_blank">Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/a-ragas-journey-wake-up-to-valaji.html" target="_blank">Wake up to Valaji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/distinctly-classical-ragas-gowla-and.html" target="_blank">Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha</a></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-ragas-journey-auspicious-sri.html">Auspicious Sri</a></span></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-complex-beauty-raga-dwijavanti.html">A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/tale-of-two-varalis-ragas-punnagavarali.html">Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/morning-ragas-bilahari-and.html">Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/endearing-khamas.html" target="_blank">Endearing Khamas</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/light-and-melodious-raga-sindhubhairavi.html" target="_blank">Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi</a></i>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/harmonious-symmetry-raga-kiravani.html" target="_blank">Harmonious Symmetry - Raga Kiravani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/valour-and-worship-ragas-arabhi-and.html" target="_blank">Valour and Worship - Ragas Arabhi and Devagandhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-ragas-journey-raga-purvikalyani.html" target="_blank">For a Calm Mind - Raga Purvikalyani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/mood-enhancers-ragas-kedaram-and.html" target="_blank">Mood Enhancers - Ragas Kedaram and Bahudari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-bright-start-raga-hamsadhwani.html" target="_blank">A Bright Start - Raga Hamsadhwani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/a-ragas-journey-mystical-revathi.html" target="_blank">Mystical Revathi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/call-of-swan-raga-hamsanadam.html" target="_blank">Call of the Swan - Raga Hamsanadam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/tones-of-grace-ragas-natakurinji-and.html" target="_blank">Tones of Grace - Ragas Natakurinji and Kurinji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/notes-of-peace-raga-mukhari.html" target="_blank">Notes of Peace - Mukhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-towering-thodi.html" target="_blank">Towering Thodi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-kapi.html" target="_blank">Notes that Intrigue - Kapi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/11/folksy-flavours-senchuruti-and.html" target="_blank">Folksy flavours - Senchuruti and Yadukulakambhoji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/11/a-ragas-journey-dharmavathi-and.html" target="_blank">Twice as Nice - Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-six-note-splendour-of.html" target="_blank">Six-note Splendour of Sriranjani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-heart-warming-tilang.html" target="_blank">Heart-warming Tilang</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-sivaranjani-for-pathos.html" target="_blank">Sivaranjani for Pathos</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/09/a-ragas-journey-two-for-joy.html" target="_blank">Two for Joy - Nalinakanthi and Karnaranjani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-ragas-journey-devotional-kambhoji.html" target="_blank">Devotional Kambhoji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-ragas-journey-joyful-suddha-saveri.html" target="_blank">Joyful Suddha Saveri</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/a-ragas-journey-sweet-and-sour-lathangi.html" target="_blank">Sweet and Sour Lathangi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhairavi.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhairavi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-mesmeric-maand.html" target="_blank">Mesmeric Maand</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-dynamic-durbarikaanada.html" target="_blank">Dynamic Durabarikaanada</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-charming-chakravaham.html" target="_blank">Charming Chakravakam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-jaunty-jonpuri.html" target="_blank">Jaunty Jonpuri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/04/ragas-journey-soothing-sahana.html" target="_blank">Soothing Sahana</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/04/ragas-journey-kingly-kharaharapriya.html" target="_blank">Kingly Kharaharapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/03/ragas-journey-appealing-amritavarshini.html" target="_blank">Appealing Amritavarshini</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhagesri.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhagesri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ragas-journey-arresting-abhogi.html" target="_blank">Arresting Abhogi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/02/ragas-journey-sorrowful.html" target="_blank">Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/02/ragas-journey-charm-of-charukesi.html" target="_blank">Charming Charukesi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/ragas-journey-passionate-appeal-of.html" target="_blank">Scintillating Simhendramadhyamam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2012/01/ragas-journey-vibrant-vasantha.html" target="_blank">Vibrant Vasantha</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-heart-rending-hamsanandi.html" target="_blank">Heart-rending Hamsanandi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-soulful-suddhadhanyasi.html" target="_blank">Soulful Suddhadhanyasi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/riveting-ritigowla.html" target="_blank">Riveting Ritigowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/ragas-journey-magic-of-mayamalavagowla.html" target="_blank">Magic of Mayamalavagowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-allure-of-anandabhairavi.html" target="_blank">Allure of Anandabhairavi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-poignant-pantuvarali.html" target="_blank">Poignant Pantuvarali</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Magical Mohanam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/ragas-journey-sacred-shanmukhapriya.html" target="_blank">Sacred Shanmukhapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-arts-music-ragas-journey-hindolam.html" target="_blank">Hindolam Highlights</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Aspects of Abheri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/03/a-rare-treat-raga-saramati.html" target="_blank">A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/02/morning-ragas-ramapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/pious-notes-ragas-nasikabhushani-and.html" target="_blank">Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/priya-principle-ragas-rasikapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/a-ragas-journey-versatile-nattai.html" target="_blank">Versatile Nattai</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/positively-tranquil-raga-harikambhoji.html" target="_blank">Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/catchy-and-classical-raga.html" target="_blank">Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/of-love-and-longing-chandrakauns-and.html" target="_blank">Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/a-ragas-journey-godly-gowrimanohari.html" target="_blank">Godly Gowrimanohari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/kedaragowlas-many-moods.html" target="_blank">Kedaragowla’s Many Moods</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-royal-durbar.html" target="_blank">The Royal Durbar</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-joy-of-hamirkalyani.html" target="_blank">Joy of Hamirkalyani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/power-of-three-ragas-madhyamavati.html" target="_blank">Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/a-ragas-journey-wake-up-to-valaji.html" target="_blank">Wake up to Valaji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/distinctly-classical-ragas-gowla-and.html" target="_blank">Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha</a></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-ragas-journey-auspicious-sri.html">Auspicious Sri</a></span></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-complex-beauty-raga-dwijavanti.html">A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/tale-of-two-varalis-ragas-punnagavarali.html">Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/morning-ragas-bilahari-and.html">Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/endearing-khamas.html" target="_blank">Endearing Khamas</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/light-and-melodious-raga-sindhubhairavi.html" target="_blank">Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi</a></i>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/harmonious-symmetry-raga-kiravani.html" target="_blank">Harmonious Symmetry - Raga Kiravani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/valour-and-worship-ragas-arabhi-and.html" target="_blank">Valour and Worship - Ragas Arabhi and Devagandhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-ragas-journey-raga-purvikalyani.html" target="_blank">For a Calm Mind - Raga Purvikalyani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/mood-enhancers-ragas-kedaram-and.html" target="_blank">Mood Enhancers - Ragas Kedaram and Bahudari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-bright-start-raga-hamsadhwani.html" target="_blank">A Bright Start - Raga Hamsadhwani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/a-ragas-journey-mystical-revathi.html" target="_blank">Mystical Revathi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/call-of-swan-raga-hamsanadam.html" target="_blank">Call of the Swan - Raga Hamsanadam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/tones-of-grace-ragas-natakurinji-and.html" target="_blank">Tones of Grace - Ragas Natakurinji and Kurinji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/notes-of-peace-raga-mukhari.html" target="_blank">Notes of Peace - Mukhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-towering-thodi.html" target="_blank">Towering Thodi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-kapi.html" target="_blank">Notes that Intrigue - Kapi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/11/a-ragas-journey-dharmavathi-and.html" target="_blank">Twice as Nice - Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-six-note-splendour-of.html" target="_blank">Six-note Splendour of Sriranjani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-ragas-journey-joyful-suddha-saveri.html" target="_blank">Joyful Suddha Saveri</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/a-ragas-journey-sweet-and-sour-lathangi.html" target="_blank">Sweet and Sour Lathangi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhairavi.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhairavi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-mesmeric-maand.html" target="_blank">Mesmeric Maand</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-dynamic-durbarikaanada.html" target="_blank">Dynamic Durabarikaanada</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-charming-chakravaham.html" target="_blank">Charming Chakravakam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-jaunty-jonpuri.html" target="_blank">Jaunty Jonpuri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/04/ragas-journey-soothing-sahana.html" target="_blank">Soothing Sahana</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/04/ragas-journey-kingly-kharaharapriya.html" target="_blank">Kingly Kharaharapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/03/ragas-journey-appealing-amritavarshini.html" target="_blank">Appealing Amritavarshini</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhagesri.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhagesri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ragas-journey-arresting-abhogi.html" target="_blank">Arresting Abhogi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/02/ragas-journey-sorrowful.html" target="_blank">Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/02/ragas-journey-charm-of-charukesi.html" target="_blank">Charming Charukesi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/ragas-journey-passionate-appeal-of.html" target="_blank">Scintillating Simhendramadhyamam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2012/01/ragas-journey-vibrant-vasantha.html" target="_blank">Vibrant Vasantha</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-heart-rending-hamsanandi.html" target="_blank">Heart-rending Hamsanandi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-soulful-suddhadhanyasi.html" target="_blank">Soulful Suddhadhanyasi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/riveting-ritigowla.html" target="_blank">Riveting Ritigowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/ragas-journey-magic-of-mayamalavagowla.html" target="_blank">Magic of Mayamalavagowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-allure-of-anandabhairavi.html" target="_blank">Allure of Anandabhairavi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-kinetic-kalyani.html" target="_blank">Kinetic Kalyani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-poignant-pantuvarali.html" target="_blank">Poignant Pantuvarali</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Magical Mohanam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/ragas-journey-sacred-shanmukhapriya.html" target="_blank">Sacred Shanmukhapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-arts-music-ragas-journey-hindolam.html" target="_blank">Hindolam Highlights</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Aspects of Abheri</a></i></div>
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The wonderful thing about Ragas in the Indian Classical music system is that they are unique, and each one of them have something that is typically only associated with them, that which is irreplaceable. It is easy to fool an average listener in a little game of "Identify the raga" in a post-dinner Carnatic music party, and chuckle as he identifies a Sri raga as a Madhyamavati or a Pharas as a Mayamalavagowla..but how many of us self-confessed aficionados of this great system really have a fool-proof method of unambiguously identifying, each time, every time, the raga correctly? I doubt very many of us do, and this includes the smug critic or the know-it-all mama-mami duo next door.<br />
Lets face it - there are many factors that go into identifying a raga - the musical intelligence of the person who is playing or singing in the specimen recording, the level of sophistication of the music system, the extent of deafness of the listener or the lack of it, peer pressure, the presence of an intrusive well-meaning relative who eggs you on to make the wrong choice, and the like. If any of these factors are compromised, the result will be incorrect in most cases. Let's take the case of an innocent music lover, goaded into one of these matches, misidentifying a Mohanakalyani as a Bilahari. The poor devil didn't get the chance to tune into the prati-madhyama, or worse still the delicate fibrils of his inner ear couldn't sense the prati-madhyama frequency..or maybe it was the yelp of that dog? or the noisy two year old?<br />
Anyway, let not be too harsh on ourselves if we fail to identify a raga correctly. It will surprise you, the number of frustrated rasikas who mail me saying they are unable to identify ragas correctly even after twenty thirty odd years of listening (and who did you listen to that long, that has made you so despondent my friend, I am often tempted to ask..). There's only one thing I tell them - it doesn't matter!!!<br />
Do you care what ingredients in what proportion go into that favourite chutney of yours your mum used to make all those years ago? You just sat back, enjoyed it, and licked your fingers didn't you?<br />
Do the same with music, my loved ones...do not try to analyse, music is like love, too much analysis kills it.<br />
I am there to help with the analysis bit, so don't worry your pretty little heads with it.<br />
Go on out there, listen to more great stuff, enjoy the strains that drift through the air, and give those weary grey cells a rest, RELAX.<br />
Of course, go on and have some fun with the parlour tricks, too much raga never killed anyone..<br />
-Love<br />
CLM<br />
<br />Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-81883848530740204882014-08-14T02:56:00.001-07:002023-07-25T06:12:08.497-07:00Passing of a Legend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The passing away of Carlo Bergonzi recently, marks the end of an era in Opera. One of the foremost Verdian tenors of the 20th century, Bergonzi will always be remembered and admired for his velvety timbre, impeccable taste, unsurpassed lyricism. Bergonzi's musicianship was exemplary, a master of technique and taste. Listening to Bergonzi sing, is like attending a masterclass in voice production, breath control, legato, colouring, one could go on and on...</div>
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While Bergonzi's interpretation of lyrical roles was the gold standard for many, including Edgardo (Lucia), Riccardo (Un Ballo), both Rodolfos (Boheme and Luisa Miller), Alfredo (Traviata), Pinkerton (Butterfly) and others, he still had the heft for successfully essaying heavier roles like Radames (Aida), Manrico (Trovatore).</div>
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Bergonzi was an exponent of the old-school "stand-and-deliver" style, with minimal emphasis on acting, preferring to act through his voice, with finely chiseled detail in his interpretations. We attended a performance of L'Elisir d'Amore at Munich this summer, where the very fit tenor actually climbed a lampost on set and delivered "Una furtiva lagrima" perched at the top! Bergonzi's performances were in contrast low on stage antics and maximal in musicality.</div>
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His career, spanning half a century, is a shining example to all singers, his last major public performance being at the age of 75! </div>
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Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-18544487976316031922014-08-07T10:38:00.001-07:002014-08-07T10:38:36.662-07:00Sri Varalakshmi - Kriti for Varalakshmi Vratha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sri Varalaksmi is a brilliant Kriti of Dikshitar that describes the importance of Varalakshmi Puja that happens on the Full moon day of Shraavan month, on. Friday to usher in the grace of the goddess of fortune Varalakshmi.<br />
I have rendered the piece in Sri raga with a video.<br />
Do listen, watch, enjoy and share the joy.<br />
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- love, Charulatha ManiDr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-21936170796320594332014-07-26T23:37:00.001-07:002014-07-26T23:37:40.988-07:00Thyagaraja's Pancharathna Krithis<div style="text-align: center;">
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font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 15px;"><a class="pl-video-title-link yt-uix-tile-link yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link " data-sessionlink="feature=plpp_video&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" dir="ltr" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4vE62xLmOI&index=3&list=PL0IoH26Ut8bIitglEs2Nzq9aRW8h-9nTt" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">A Raga's Journey (English)- Raga Hamsanandi (Part 2)</a></td><td class="pl-video-badges" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; max-width: 240px; padding: 15px; text-align: right;"></td><td class="pl-video-owner" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 120px;"><a class=" yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link g-hovercard" data-sessionlink="feature=playlist&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" data-ytid="UCv1mE9XzBdcFwWFOZHg8amA" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/isaipayanam" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Charulatha Mani</a></td><td class="pl-video-time" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #b8b8b8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;"><div class="more-menu-wrapper" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; position: relative;">
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11:49</div>
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<button class="yt-uix-button yt-uix-button-size-default yt-uix-button-default pl-video-edit-more flip" data-button-menu-id="pl-video-edit-more-menu" data-button-menu-root-container="pl-video-table" data-can-edit-clip-time="True" data-can-edit-notes="True" data-can-move-to-bottom="True" data-can-move-to-top="True" data-can-set-playlist-thumbnail="True" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248); border-bottom-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-right-style: solid; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; height: 30px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 10px; vertical-align: middle; word-wrap: normal;" type="button"><span class="yt-uix-button-content" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><img class="yt-uix-button-arrow" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: transparent; border-color: rgb(51, 51, 51) transparent transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 4px 4px 0px; display: inline-block; height: 0px; margin: -3px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 0px;" /></button><button class="yt-uix-button yt-uix-button-size-default yt-uix-button-default yt-uix-button-empty yt-uix-button-has-icon pl-video-edit-remove" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248); border-bottom-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; height: 30px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 10px; vertical-align: middle; word-wrap: normal;" type="button"><span class="yt-uix-button-icon-wrapper" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><img class="yt-uix-button-icon yt-uix-button-icon-gray_close" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: url(https://s.ytimg.com/yts/imgbin/www-hitchhiker-vfl0pqKkq.webp) -31px -1322px / auto no-repeat; border: 0px; display: inline-block; height: 9px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 9px;" /></span></button></div>
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<tr class="pl-video yt-uix-tile yt-uix-dragdrop-draggable-item" data-framestrip-url="https://i1.ytimg.com/vd?id=BAdyL-hsZYE&w=70&h=67&n=7&sigh=1oQgehgmsnHdWG7xYa07fo5RZnI" data-length-in-seconds="747" data-set-video-id="56B44F6D10557CC6" data-title="A Raga's Journey (English) - Raga Mukhari (Part 1)" data-video-id="BAdyL-hsZYE" style="background: transparent; border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 60px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="pl-video-handle yt-uix-dragdrop-drag-handle" style="background: transparent; border-left-color: transparent; border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: transparent; border-right-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px; cursor: move; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 10px;"><img class="pl-video-handle-img" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: url(https://s.ytimg.com/yts/imgbin/www-hitchhiker-vfl0pqKkq.webp) -67px -1853px / auto no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; height: 10px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; visibility: hidden; width: 2px;" /></td><td class="pl-video-index" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; max-width: 20px; padding: 0px 3px 0px 0px; text-align: center; width: 20px;"></td><td class="pl-video-thumbnail" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 72px;"><a class="ux-thumb-wrap yt-uix-sessionlink contains-addto pl-video-thumb" data-sessionlink="feature=plpp_video&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAdyL-hsZYE&index=4&list=PL0IoH26Ut8bIitglEs2Nzq9aRW8h-9nTt" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #1b7fcc; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"><span class="video-thumb yt-thumb yt-thumb-72" style="background: rgb(241, 241, 241); border: 0px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 72px;"><span class="yt-thumb-default" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 40.5px;"><span class="yt-thumb-clip" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: -100px; left: -100px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: -100px; text-align: center; top: -100px; white-space: nowrap; word-break: normal;"><img alt="" aria-hidden="true" src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/BAdyL-hsZYE/default.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="72" /> <span class="vertical-align" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline-block; height: 240.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"></span></span></span></span><button class="yt-uix-button yt-uix-button-size-small yt-uix-button-default addto-button video-actions spf-nolink hide-until-delayloaded addto-watch-later-button yt-uix-tooltip" data-video-ids="BAdyL-hsZYE" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248); border-bottom-left-radius: 2px; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px; border-top-left-radius: 2px; border-top-right-radius: 2px; border: 1px solid rgb(211, 211, 211); bottom: 2px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; height: 22px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 2px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 22px; word-wrap: normal;" title="Watch Later" type="button"><span class="yt-uix-button-content" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Watch Later" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: url(https://s.ytimg.com/yts/imgbin/www-hitchhiker-vfl0pqKkq.webp) -34px -1853px no-repeat; border: 0px; height: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 13px;" /></span></button></a></td><td class="pl-video-title" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 15px;"><a class="pl-video-title-link yt-uix-tile-link yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link " data-sessionlink="feature=plpp_video&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" dir="ltr" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAdyL-hsZYE&index=4&list=PL0IoH26Ut8bIitglEs2Nzq9aRW8h-9nTt" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">A Raga's Journey (English) - Raga Mukhari (Part 1)</a></td><td class="pl-video-badges" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; max-width: 240px; padding: 15px; text-align: right;"></td><td class="pl-video-owner" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 120px;"><a class=" yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link g-hovercard" data-sessionlink="feature=playlist&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" data-ytid="UCv1mE9XzBdcFwWFOZHg8amA" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/isaipayanam" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Charulatha Mani</a></td><td class="pl-video-time" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #b8b8b8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;"><div class="more-menu-wrapper" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; position: relative;">
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12:27</div>
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<button class="yt-uix-button yt-uix-button-size-default yt-uix-button-default pl-video-edit-more flip" data-button-menu-id="pl-video-edit-more-menu" data-button-menu-root-container="pl-video-table" data-can-edit-clip-time="True" data-can-edit-notes="True" data-can-move-to-bottom="True" data-can-move-to-top="True" data-can-set-playlist-thumbnail="True" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248); border-bottom-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-right-style: solid; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; height: 30px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 10px; vertical-align: middle; word-wrap: normal;" type="button"><span class="yt-uix-button-content" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><img class="yt-uix-button-arrow" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: transparent; border-color: rgb(51, 51, 51) transparent transparent; border-style: solid; border-width: 4px 4px 0px; display: inline-block; height: 0px; margin: -3px 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 0px;" /></button><button class="yt-uix-button yt-uix-button-size-default yt-uix-button-default yt-uix-button-empty yt-uix-button-has-icon pl-video-edit-remove" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248); border-bottom-color: rgb(211, 211, 211); border-bottom-left-radius: 0px; border-bottom-right-radius: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-top-left-radius: 0px; border-top-right-radius: 0px; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; height: 30px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 10px; vertical-align: middle; word-wrap: normal;" type="button"><span class="yt-uix-button-icon-wrapper" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0px; max-height: none; max-width: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"><img class="yt-uix-button-icon yt-uix-button-icon-gray_close" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: url(https://s.ytimg.com/yts/imgbin/www-hitchhiker-vfl0pqKkq.webp) -31px -1322px / auto no-repeat; border: 0px; display: inline-block; height: 9px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 9px;" /></span></button></div>
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<tr class="pl-video yt-uix-tile yt-uix-dragdrop-draggable-item" data-framestrip-url="https://i1.ytimg.com/vd?id=qsQDMSoribg&w=70&h=67&n=7&sigh=uYvvfZ9Gp8tXgWBM-U68LRULbAo" data-length-in-seconds="873" data-set-video-id="289F4A46DF0A30D2" data-title="A Raga's Journey (English) - Raga Mukhari (Part 2)" data-video-id="qsQDMSoribg" style="background: transparent; border-bottom-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-bottom-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(226, 226, 226); border-top-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px; cursor: pointer; height: 60px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><td class="pl-video-handle yt-uix-dragdrop-drag-handle" style="background: transparent; border-left-color: transparent; border-left-style: solid; border-right-color: transparent; border-right-style: solid; border-width: 0px 1px; cursor: move; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 10px;"><img class="pl-video-handle-img" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: url(https://s.ytimg.com/yts/imgbin/www-hitchhiker-vfl0pqKkq.webp) -67px -1853px / auto no-repeat; border: 0px; display: block; height: 10px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; visibility: hidden; width: 2px;" /></td><td class="pl-video-index" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; max-width: 20px; padding: 0px 3px 0px 0px; text-align: center; width: 20px;"></td><td class="pl-video-thumbnail" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 72px;"><a class="ux-thumb-wrap yt-uix-sessionlink contains-addto pl-video-thumb" data-sessionlink="feature=plpp_video&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQDMSoribg&index=5&list=PL0IoH26Ut8bIitglEs2Nzq9aRW8h-9nTt" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #1b7fcc; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"><span class="video-thumb yt-thumb yt-thumb-72" style="background: rgb(241, 241, 241); border: 0px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: middle; width: 72px;"><span class="yt-thumb-default" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 40.5px;"><span class="yt-thumb-clip" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: -100px; left: -100px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: -100px; text-align: center; top: -100px; white-space: nowrap; word-break: normal;"><img alt="" aria-hidden="true" src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/qsQDMSoribg/default.jpg" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="72" /> <span class="vertical-align" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; display: inline-block; height: 240.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;"></span></span></span></span><button class="yt-uix-button yt-uix-button-size-small yt-uix-button-default addto-button video-actions spf-nolink hide-until-delayloaded addto-watch-later-button yt-uix-tooltip" data-video-ids="qsQDMSoribg" style="background: rgb(248, 248, 248); border-bottom-left-radius: 2px; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px; border-top-left-radius: 2px; border-top-right-radius: 2px; border: 1px solid rgb(211, 211, 211); bottom: 2px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; height: 22px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 2px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 22px; word-wrap: normal;" title="Watch Later" type="button"><span class="yt-uix-button-content" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Watch Later" src="https://s.ytimg.com/yts/img/pixel-vfl3z5WfW.gif" style="background: url(https://s.ytimg.com/yts/imgbin/www-hitchhiker-vfl0pqKkq.webp) -34px -1853px no-repeat; border: 0px; height: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; width: 13px;" /></span></button></a></td><td class="pl-video-title" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 15px;"><a class="pl-video-title-link yt-uix-tile-link yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link " data-sessionlink="feature=plpp_video&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" dir="ltr" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsQDMSoribg&index=5&list=PL0IoH26Ut8bIitglEs2Nzq9aRW8h-9nTt" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">A Raga's Journey (English) - Raga Mukhari (Part 2)</a></td><td class="pl-video-badges" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; max-width: 240px; padding: 15px; text-align: right;"></td><td class="pl-video-owner" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 120px;"><a class=" yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link g-hovercard" data-sessionlink="feature=playlist&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" data-ytid="UCv1mE9XzBdcFwWFOZHg8amA" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/isaipayanam" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Charulatha Mani</a></td><td class="pl-video-time" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #b8b8b8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;"><div class="more-menu-wrapper" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; position: relative;">
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14:33</div>
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font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 15px;"><a class="pl-video-title-link yt-uix-tile-link yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link " data-sessionlink="feature=plpp_video&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" dir="ltr" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63JOPQJQZVQ&index=6&list=PL0IoH26Ut8bIitglEs2Nzq9aRW8h-9nTt" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #333333; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">A Raga's Journey (English) - Raga Tilang in Film Music</a></td><td class="pl-video-badges" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; max-width: 240px; padding: 15px; text-align: right;"></td><td class="pl-video-owner" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 120px;"><a class=" yt-uix-sessionlink spf-link g-hovercard" data-sessionlink="feature=playlist&ei=iEe3U7ikCYjS4QKGn4K4DQ" data-ytid="UCv1mE9XzBdcFwWFOZHg8amA" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/isaipayanam" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #999999; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Charulatha Mani</a></td><td class="pl-video-time" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #b8b8b8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;"><div class="more-menu-wrapper" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; position: relative;">
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border: 0px; color: #999999; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Charulatha Mani</a></td><td class="pl-video-time" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #b8b8b8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;"><div class="more-menu-wrapper" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px; position: relative;">
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Had an awesome vacation at Oslo and Geiranger in Norway with my husband. Thanks to my Norwegian friends Nalayani and Mohan for making our trip most enjoyable!</div>
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My latest movie song, based on ragas Mukhari and Hamirkalyani<br />
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<b>Movie: Thirumanam Enum Nikkah</b><br />
Starcast: Jai, Nazriya Nazim<br />
Director: Anis<br />
Composer: Ghibran<br />
Singer: Charulatha Mani, Vijay Prakash, Sadhana Sargam, , Dr.R.Ganesh<br />
Lyricist: Parvathy<br />
Producer: Aascar Ravichandran<br />
Banner: Aascar Films Pvt Ltd<br />
Label: Think Music<br />
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Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-30893598172474945172014-05-16T18:31:00.000-07:002014-05-16T18:35:33.018-07:00A Raga's Journey - New Videos in English<div style="text-align: center;">
Continuing where "Isai Payanam" left off, a new series of videos in English are coming out on my YouTube channel:</div>
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Related blog on Raga Mukhari:<br />
<a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/notes-of-peace-raga-mukhari.html">http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/notes-of-peace-raga-mukhari.html</a><br />
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Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14784888697059203709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777443793346061609.post-39884434298132496282014-05-04T23:44:00.002-07:002014-05-04T23:46:08.931-07:00Learn Ragas with Charulatha Mani - Raga Mohanam<div style="text-align: center;">
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Audio Clips:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://charulathamani.com/clips/brovavamma-nilambari.mp3" target="_blank">Brovavamma - Nilambari - Syama Sastry</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://charulathamani.com/clips/20101113-sp4/04-maninupuradari-nilambari-x.mp3" target="_blank"><i>Maninoopura dhaari - Nilambari - </i><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Oothukkaadu VenkaTasubbaiyyar</i></span></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://charulathamani.com/clips/gomathi/15-himagirithanaye-neelambari.mp3" target="_blank"><i>Gomathi Ambal kriti - Himagiri tanaye - Nilambari -</i><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><i><u> Coimbatore Kunjammal and Charulatha Mani</u></i></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/02/sri-gomathi-ambal-krithis-sacred-hymns.html" target="_blank"><i>Full list of Sri Gomathi Ambal kritis</i></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div><b>Also, in "A Raga's Journey":</b><br /><i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2023/07/atana-for-inspiring-valour.html" target="_blank">Atana for Inspiring Valour</a></i></div><div><i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2023/07/full-of-surprises-raga-vasantabhairavi.html" target="_blank">Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada</a></i><br /><i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2014/03/soothing-senses-raga-nilambari.html" target="_blank">Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/03/a-rare-treat-raga-saramati.html" target="_blank">A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/02/morning-ragas-ramapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/pious-notes-ragas-nasikabhushani-and.html" target="_blank">Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/priya-principle-ragas-rasikapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/a-ragas-journey-versatile-nattai.html" target="_blank">Versatile Nattai</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/positively-tranquil-raga-harikambhoji.html" target="_blank">Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/catchy-and-classical-raga.html" target="_blank">Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/of-love-and-longing-chandrakauns-and.html" target="_blank">Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/a-ragas-journey-godly-gowrimanohari.html" target="_blank">Godly Gowrimanohari</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/kedaragowlas-many-moods.html" target="_blank">Kedaragowla’s Many Moods</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-royal-durbar.html" target="_blank">The Royal Durbar</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-joy-of-hamirkalyani.html" target="_blank">Joy of Hamirkalyani</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/power-of-three-ragas-madhyamavati.html" target="_blank">Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/a-ragas-journey-wake-up-to-valaji.html" target="_blank">Wake up to Valaji</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/distinctly-classical-ragas-gowla-and.html" target="_blank">Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha</a></i><br /><i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-ragas-journey-auspicious-sri.html">Auspicious Sri</a></span></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-complex-beauty-raga-dwijavanti.html">A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/tale-of-two-varalis-ragas-punnagavarali.html">Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/morning-ragas-bilahari-and.html">Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/endearing-khamas.html" target="_blank">Endearing Khamas</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/light-and-melodious-raga-sindhubhairavi.html" target="_blank">Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi</a></i><br /><i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/harmonious-symmetry-raga-kiravani.html" 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Creating this recording and the video was a spiritual experience for me. Raga Bhairavi has magical powers and envelopes the soul. This kriti "Amba Kamakshi" was composed on the goddess at Kanchi "Kamakshi" by the great Shyama Sastri. This kriti is a call of the child's soul to the divine mother "Amba". Each and every person can relate to this call to the divine, this I truly believe. I dedicate this video and kriti to Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal, Sri Mahaperiyava and Shyama Sastri. I also recall with fond love my guru Late Smt Savitri Saytamurthy who painstakingly taught me this piece "Amba Kamakshi" and many other precious gems in music. </div>
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<b>Raga Bhairavi - SoundCloud Playlist:</b><br />
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<b>A Raga's Journey - Bewitching Bhairavi:</b><br />
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<b>Also, in "A Raga's Journey":</b><br />
<i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2023/07/full-of-surprises-raga-vasantabhairavi.html" target="_blank">Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada</a></i><br />
<i><a href="https://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2014/03/soothing-senses-raga-nilambari.html" target="_blank">Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/03/a-rare-treat-raga-saramati.html" target="_blank">A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/02/morning-ragas-ramapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/pious-notes-ragas-nasikabhushani-and.html" target="_blank">Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2014/01/priya-principle-ragas-rasikapriya-and.html" target="_blank">Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/a-ragas-journey-versatile-nattai.html" target="_blank">Versatile Nattai</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/12/positively-tranquil-raga-harikambhoji.html" target="_blank">Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/catchy-and-classical-raga.html" target="_blank">Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/11/of-love-and-longing-chandrakauns-and.html" target="_blank">Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/a-ragas-journey-godly-gowrimanohari.html" target="_blank">Godly Gowrimanohari</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/10/kedaragowlas-many-moods.html" target="_blank">Kedaragowla’s Many Moods</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-royal-durbar.html" target="_blank">The Royal Durbar</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/09/a-ragas-journey-joy-of-hamirkalyani.html" target="_blank">Joy of Hamirkalyani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/power-of-three-ragas-madhyamavati.html" target="_blank">Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/a-ragas-journey-wake-up-to-valaji.html" target="_blank">Wake up to Valaji</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/08/distinctly-classical-ragas-gowla-and.html" target="_blank">Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha</a></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-ragas-journey-auspicious-sri.html">Auspicious Sri</a></span></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/07/a-complex-beauty-raga-dwijavanti.html">A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/tale-of-two-varalis-ragas-punnagavarali.html">Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/06/morning-ragas-bilahari-and.html">Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/endearing-khamas.html" target="_blank">Endearing Khamas</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/05/light-and-melodious-raga-sindhubhairavi.html" target="_blank">Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi</a></i>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/harmonious-symmetry-raga-kiravani.html" target="_blank">Harmonious Symmetry - Raga Kiravani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/04/valour-and-worship-ragas-arabhi-and.html" target="_blank">Valour and Worship - Ragas Arabhi and Devagandhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-ragas-journey-raga-purvikalyani.html" target="_blank">For a Calm Mind - Raga Purvikalyani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/mood-enhancers-ragas-kedaram-and.html" target="_blank">Mood Enhancers - Ragas Kedaram and Bahudari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/03/a-bright-start-raga-hamsadhwani.html" target="_blank">A Bright Start - Raga Hamsadhwani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/a-ragas-journey-mystical-revathi.html" target="_blank">Mystical Revathi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/02/call-of-swan-raga-hamsanadam.html" target="_blank">Call of the Swan - Raga Hamsanadam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/tones-of-grace-ragas-natakurinji-and.html" target="_blank">Tones of Grace - Ragas Natakurinji and Kurinji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2013/01/notes-of-peace-raga-mukhari.html" target="_blank">Notes of Peace - Mukhari</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-towering-thodi.html" target="_blank">Towering Thodi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/12/a-ragas-journey-kapi.html" target="_blank">Notes that Intrigue - Kapi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/11/folksy-flavours-senchuruti-and.html" target="_blank">Folksy flavours - Senchuruti and Yadukulakambhoji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/11/a-ragas-journey-dharmavathi-and.html" target="_blank">Twice as Nice - Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-six-note-splendour-of.html" target="_blank">Six-note Splendour of Sriranjani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/10/a-ragas-journey-sivaranjani-for-pathos.html" target="_blank">Sivaranjani for Pathos</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/09/a-ragas-journey-two-for-joy.html" target="_blank">Two for Joy - Nalinakanthi and Karnaranjani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-ragas-journey-devotional-kambhoji.html" target="_blank">Devotional Kambhoji</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-ragas-journey-joyful-suddha-saveri.html" target="_blank">Joyful Suddha Saveri</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/a-ragas-journey-sweet-and-sour-lathangi.html" target="_blank">Sweet and Sour Lathangi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/07/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhairavi.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhairavi</a></i> </div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-mesmeric-maand.html" target="_blank">Mesmeric Maand</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/06/ragas-journey-dynamic-durbarikaanada.html" target="_blank">Dynamic Durabarikaanada</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/04/ragas-journey-kingly-kharaharapriya.html" target="_blank">Kingly Kharaharapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/ragas-journey-bewitching-bhagesri.html" target="_blank">Bewitching Bhagesri</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.in/2012/02/ragas-journey-sorrowful.html" target="_blank">Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/ragas-journey-passionate-appeal-of.html" target="_blank">Scintillating Simhendramadhyamam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2012/01/ragas-journey-vibrant-vasantha.html" target="_blank">Vibrant Vasantha</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-heart-rending-hamsanandi.html" target="_blank">Heart-rending Hamsanandi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/12/ragas-journey-soulful-suddhadhanyasi.html" target="_blank">Soulful Suddhadhanyasi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/riveting-ritigowla.html" target="_blank">Riveting Ritigowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/11/ragas-journey-magic-of-mayamalavagowla.html" target="_blank">Magic of Mayamalavagowla</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-allure-of-anandabhairavi.html" target="_blank">Allure of Anandabhairavi</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-kinetic-kalyani.html" target="_blank">Kinetic Kalyani</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/10/ragas-journey-poignant-pantuvarali.html" target="_blank">Poignant Pantuvarali</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Magical Mohanam</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/09/ragas-journey-sacred-shanmukhapriya.html" target="_blank">Sacred Shanmukhapriya</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-arts-music-ragas-journey-hindolam.html" target="_blank">Hindolam Highlights</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://charulathamani.blogspot.com/2011/08/hindu-life-style-metroplus-ragas.html" target="_blank">Aspects of Abheri</a></i></div>
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