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MS Repertoire – Mayamalavagowla and its Janya Ragas

Ragam Mayamalavagowla, 15th melakarta 1. Devadeva Talam Rupakam composed by Shri Svati Turunaal; Neraval and Swaram at Jaata Roopa; concert in 1960s with Shri M S Gopalakrishnan (Violin)   2. Slokam , AIR Gurupurnima Program in 1970s   3.Meru Samana Talam Adi(2 Kalai) composed by Shri Tyagaraja; Neraval and Swaram at Galamuna Shobillu; Music Academy concert […]

MS Repertoire – Pantuvarali and Purya Dhanasri

In the book Ragas in Carnatic music, Dr S Bhagyalakshmi explains “Pantuvarali is also referred to as Kamavardhini. Its equivalent in Hindustani music is Purya Dhanasri. A raga having ample scope for alapana and sung at the early part of the concert.” Ragam Pantuvarali was frequently featured in the early part of MS’ concerts. In […]

MS Repertoire – Varnams

A compilation of some of the Varnams that MS has sung in various concerts. Adi Tala Varnam  1.Ninnukori in Ragam Vasantha, Talam Adi, composed by Shri  Tacchur Singaaraachari   2. Ento Prema in Ragam Surutti, Talam Adi, composed by Shri Tiruvettiyur Tyagayya   3. Sarasija in Ragam Arabhi, Talam Adi composed by Shri Pallavi Doraiswamy Iyer […]

MS Repertoire – Ragam Mukhari

Ragam Mukhari, a janyam of Raga Kharaharapriya. 1. Elaavataara in Ragam Mukhari, Talam Adi, Composer Thyagaraja (78 RPM, 1930s)   2. Saranam ayyappa Ragam Mukhari, Talam Mishra Chapu, Composer Papanasam Sivan (Music Academy, Chennai  Dec 26,1955) Accompanists: Radha Viswanathan  (Vocal Support), Thiruvalangadu N.Sundaresa Iyer (Violin), T.K.Murthy(Mridangam), Umayalpuram N.Kodhandarama Iyer (Ghatam)   3. Ksheenamai in Ragam Mukhari, Talam Adi, Composer Thyagaraja […]

MS Repertoire – Ragam Dhanyasi

From Wikipedia – “Dhanyasi is a ragam in Carnatic music. It is a janya ragam (derived scale) from the 8th melakarta scale Hanumatodi.” 1. Viruttam Meividaadhezhu in Ragam Dhanyasi   (AIR Program Guru Purnima in 1970s)   2. Sangeetha Gnanamu  in Ragam Dhanyasi, Composer : Thyagaraja  (AIR 1964 Sangeet Sammelan) Accompanists :  Radha Viswanathan (Vocal Support),  Chalakudy Narayanaswamy (Violin),  […]