Carnatic Keys
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What we can learn from the stories of South India’s saint-composers
Arts and music have a way of flourishing amid oppression.
Anil Srinivasan
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In these turbulent times, we must learn the value of arts from an 18th century Tamil musical legend
Muthuswami Dikshitar created crossover music, before the term was coined.
Anil Srinivasan
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Three times songs from Tamil cinema united and galvanised Tamilians
Among the catalysts of the jallikattu movement was a music director.
Anil Srinivasan
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Twelve of the most ludicrous rumours about Chennai’s famed music season
Ordinary mortals dress like their favourite Carnatic superstars. Really?
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Demoralised and demonetised, but the season does not stop for any reason in Chennai
The spirit of the city persists despite Cyclone Vardah.
Anil Srinivasan
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When Jayalalithaa was part of exciting era of experimentation in Tamil film music
Three tracks featuring the megastar and the brilliant music of MS Viswanathan.
Anil Srinivasan
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How musicians can pay a true tribute to M Balamuralikrishna’s unconquerable soul
The musician who demystified classical music for the ordinary listener was curious and questioning to the very end.
Anil Srinivasan
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Carnatic contemporary: Five genre-bending tracks that are rooted in classical music
Mixing and matching flavours with Carnatic music.
Anil Srinivasan
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Can poetry in classical music give hope in today’s polarised times?
The messages in Subramania Bharati’s poetry continue to have a resonance.
Anil Srinivasan
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Festive playlist: Five film songs that introduce you to classic Carnatic ragas
Enjoy the festive season with these wonderful tracks.
Anil Srinivasan
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What links Bob Dylan and Carnatic music?
The rock era’s poet laureate teaches us an important lesson on the power of music.
Anil Srinivasan
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Ragas in the rain: Playing the blues in flood-wrecked Chennai
The spirit of Chennai is not in its music and dance. It is in its people.
Anil Srinivasan
The Field
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