Voices within Carnatic Music: Passing on an Inheritance

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Voices Within is a salute to seven gifted, inspiring Carnatic musicians who revolutionised the system, shaped its growth, and left their mark on the musical firmament. Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, who introduced the current day Kutcheri format; T.N. Rajarathnam Pillai, who fought to give the nagaswaram its rightful place; Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, who influenced not only music, but also its organisation and administration; G.N. Balasubramaniam, whose style and bani generated a new kind of audience fervour; Palghat Mani Iyer, the first and last word in percussion; M.S. Subbulakshmi, who gained Carnatic music a place within India and in the international arena; T.R. Mahalingam, maverick and genius who gave a completely new dimension to the flute. Through this book, Bombay Jayashri and T.M. Krishna, with Mythili Chandrasekar, attempt to convey the extent of these artistes’ influence, the forces that shaped them, the forces that they shaped and the spirit of achievement that propelled them. The book also recreates the life and times of the artistes through anecdotes, snippets of information and a compilation of photographs. Each section of the book begins with a brief overview of the times the artiste lived in (Those were the days); it goes on to describe the artiste in the context of the music they made memorable; and sums up the section with an album that conveys different things to different readers. Interspersed with these are quotes from the authors describing the emotional effect these artistes have on them (From the heart). The book would be of interest to all those who have breathed the magic of music and who have a keen interest in music history and its memorabilia.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jayashri

Among the most sought after concert artistes all over the world Bombay Jayashri’s musical quest goes much beyond performing.  Jayashri’s contribution to music extends to composing music for numerous productions, experimenting with other forms of music and teaching it, passing on her inheritance without compromises and in its purest form.  Voices Within is an extension and representation of her view of music.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mythili Chandrasekar

Mythili Chandrasekar has over twenty yeas experience in the field of advertising and marketing communications.  She writes frequently in many dailies and advertising websites, reflecting a deep interest in human behaviour and trends in social psychology.  She is currently Vice President and Executive Planning Director in the Chennai office of JWT, India’s foremost advertising agency.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR T.M. Krishna

One of the leading figures in Carnatic music TM Krishna is a performer, teacher, composer and researcher.  A representative of the classicists, his music reflects the core values of Carnatic music.  He has founded and runs organizations devoted to research and documentation of ancient traditions of Carnatic music, and sponsorship of unknown musical talent from rural areas of South India.  Voices Within is his response to the call he hears of the masters, the geniuses, the greats.

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Title
Voices within Carnatic Music: Passing on an Inheritance
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8175255552
Length
xii+178p., Plates; 30cm.
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