Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi


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Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Sindhubhairavi:



Film Songs in Raga Sindhubhairavi:

   
   

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


Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    அமரர் ...தேவகான ஏழிசைவேந்தர் ..தியாகராஜ பாகவதரின் பாடலை கேட்டதும் மனதில் தோன்றியதை உடனே பதிவு செய்த.. சங்கீதத்தை சுவாசித்து..சங்கீதத்தில் கலந்திருக்கும் தங்களுக்கு.. நன்றி.. சாருலதா மணி மேடம்..மிக்க நன்றி...

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  2. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Dear Charulatha,

    I am an ardent rasika of yours. Although I had learnt Carnatic music in childhood, I was not really aware of the nuances, raga characteristics et al. Your articles are an inspiration to music lovers. I enjoy listening to your isai payanam concerts on youtube.

    Being far away from India, (I live in Abu Dhabi), I love all the content (audio, text) that you post online.

    I have a request. The raga, kathanakuthookalam, is one of my favorites especially after listening to the great vid wan balamuralikrishna sir's Varnam : could you please present this raga in ' a raga's journey' and as a part of ' isai payanam'.

    Thank you

    Best regards
    Vishalini sankaran

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  3. AnonymousMay 23, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Dear Charulatha,

    I am a Hindi poet. Incidentally I came across an episode of your programme Isai Payanam and although I do not understand Tamil and am not well versed in shastreeya music either, I was fascinated by your presentation.

    I have been listening to North Indian classical music for a long time now and I did a long programme on Jazz when I was in the BBC in London.

    I would like to have all the DVDs of Isai Payanam. Could you let me know the best way to get them. I am not very comfortable with the system given in your homepage. I do not mind sending the full amount in advance along with packing and posting charges.

    Also I would like you to suggest some other representative work of yours. I have specially liked, Abheri, Hindolam, Sindhu Bhairavi, Ritigaula.

    Sincerely yours

    Neelabh
    GHAZIABAD

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  4. Dr Charulatha Mani Carnatic vocalist and Playback singerMay 23, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Neelabh,

    Thanks for your interest in Isai Payanam!
    The DVDs are available from all Giri Trading outlets. The nearest one to you is:

    Shop No.6, 92 G/3, Baba Gangnath Market Opposite Community Centre, Munirka Village, New Delhi - 110 067
    Tel: 011 26165077 / 78

    To order online:
    http://giri.in/Item.asp?Item=DVD&tablename=gitaa_cds&catname=GITAA+Cds+&dept=2&CurrentPage=1

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  5. UnknownApril 3, 2017 at 12:05 AM

    Hi Mam i am learning veena now, your tutorials are useful for identifying ragas.. thank you so much

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