Charulatha Mani

A musical dedication by Dr Charulatha Mani on the 85th birthday (23 April) of the legendary singer S Janaki Amma. We are blessed to have listened to her music all these years and wish her long life and good health! Film Songs mentioned in the video: 'Singara velane deva' from 'Konjum Salangai' : SM Subbiah Naidu's  pièce de résistance in Abheri is sung with the nadaswara accompaniment of Karukkurichi Arunachalam. The line “senthuril ninraadum deva” reminds us of the nadaswara vidvan's typical phrasings.   ' Annakkili Unnai Theduthe' from the film ' Annakkili '. Director: Kalaimani, Music: Ilaiyaraa 'Senthoora Poove ' from ' 16 Vayathinile ', composed by Ilayaraaja. ' Chinna Thayaval ' from ' Thalapathi ', music by Ilaiyaraja, based on Kapi ragam . In classical music, Kapi kritis that are very popular include ‘Intha Sowkhya’, ‘Ramapahi’, and ‘Meevalla’ of Thyagaraja, ‘Janakiramana’ of Jeeyar, and ‘Enna Thavam’

The fabulous song Periyone en Rahmane from Aadujeevitham is unpacked by Dr Charulatha Mani here - want to know what ragams appear in that song? Tune in! Related videos:    

Hildegard in India by Heather Lee, with Charulatha Mani, Kim Cunio and Tunji Beier Pleased to share this latest album "Hildegard in India" on which I collaborated with world renowned composer Professor Kim Cunio, soprano Heather Lee and percussionist Tunji Beir. The album draws parallels between the spiritual songs of Hildegard von Bingen and spiritual chants in Sanskrit. Recorded at Brisbane, Australia, the album has some ethereal moments worth revisiting and cherishing. Relax and enjoy this offering featuring some of the most precious ragas of Indian music embedded within an intriguing soundscape featuring a Steinway Grand Piano played by composer Kim himself. I remember the recording fondly, there were moments where the entire crew found themselves tearing up at the sheer beauty and power of the ancient Latin and Sanskrit lyrics in gentle interplay with dulcet gamakas and operatic inflection.