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Women artistes have always had a fantastic repertoire

October 15, 2019

Women artistes have always had a fantastic repertoire

The musician, performing for the first time at the Navarathri Mandapam in Thiruvananthapuram, talks about women finding their voice in Carnatic music, power of social media and adhering to conventions.

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A celebrated rendition of Tyagaraja by Malladi Brothers

October 15, 2019

A celebrated rendition of Tyagaraja by Malladi Brothers

The celebrated Malladi Brothers impressed with their rendition of Tyagaraja’s compositions

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Celebration of virtuosity and aesthetics

October 14, 2019

Celebration of virtuosity and aesthetics

Consummate performances marked a cultural fete organised by Gosri Gana Sabha in Fort Kochi

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The joy of jugalbandhi: Flautist J.A. Jayanth

October 13, 2019

The joy of jugalbandhi: Flautist J.A. Jayanth

Most artists have packed Margazhi schedules, with back-to-back concerts filling their December calendars. Flautist J.A. Jayanth is no different. “It’s a refreshing change, definitely,” he says of the two jugalbandhis that will see him partnering with Hindustani bansuri exponent Ronu Majumdar

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Malavika Sarukkai performs at Times Chennai Festival

October 16, 2019

Malavika Sarukkai performs at Times Chennai Festival

What’s exciting about ‘something new’ in dance? Not much, if one goes by danseuse Malavika Sarukkai. At the Times Chennai Festival, she took the audience on a journey – and transported them to a place far, far away from the concrete jungle.

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You say Basant, I say Bahar The jod-raga has many faces

October 12, 2019

You say Basant I say Bahar The jod-raga has many faces

Some are ‘marriages’ — two ragas wedded together, fusing and melding to produce a whole new entity

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Swati Sougandhikam explores the beauty of classical dances

October 01, 2019

Swati Sougandhikam explores the beauty of classical dances

A special cultural gala that narrated the beauty of classical dance forms was held at the Ganesham auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram recently. The event titled Swati Sougandhikam was organised by Soorya and a Singapore-based cultural organisation.

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Kathak will always remain close to my heart: Prachee Shah

October 19, 2019

Kathak will always remain close to my heart: Prachee Shah

popular face on the television, actress and Kathak dancer 'Prachee Shah Paandya' was recently in the city for a kathak event. Known for her roles in serials like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon..Ek Baar Phir'.

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Graceful presentation of Indian dances at Kalashree Sabagruh

October 19, 2019

Graceful presentation of Indian dances at Kalashree Sabagruh

The evening at Kalashree Sabagruha in Aurangabad gleamed with Indian cultural dances as students of Kalashree Academy celebrated their annual dance show. Indian classical dance and various other dance forms from India were presented at the show.

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Duet of classical dance presented by Indian and Chinese

October 19, 2019

Duet of classical dance presented by Indian and Chinese

It was one of those weekends when Ravindra Natya Gruha came alive with the tunes of classical music and reverberations of ghungroo. Artistes from across the country visited Indore to participate in the Chhandakotsav celebrating the classical for Odissi.

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Rising Talents

  • Vasudha Sharma

    Vidushi Vasudha Sharma at present is a disciple of Pandit Indudhar Nirodi, Musical Maestro of Agra Gharana, By the indispensable endorsement of her husband Sri Narasimha Murthy, a Mridangist, She is performing in many prestigious venues. Vidushi Vasusdha Sharma is not only a noted performer but also an able mentor. She had tuned and nurtured more than 2000 students. She has rendered more than 1000 recitals on the most prestigious festivals Sahyadri Utsava, Sharavathi Utsava, Ikkeri Utsava, Karavali Utsava, Anany Sangeetotsava, State Music and Dance Academy, Vadiraja Sangeetotsava, Savay Gandharva Kudogola. She is recipient of ‘Malenada Siri’, ‘Gayana Ganga’, ‘Havyaka Shree’, ‘Sangeetamritavarshini’, ‘Kala Keerthana’ awards also has been rewarded from different Institutions and recently she is rewarded as the courtier Musician of Sri Siddavrishabendra Samsthana Mata, Jade.

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