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Plain Speak on the Music Season - Kumkumam Interview

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Click on the images to enlarge Click Here for the PDF For those who do not read Tamizh: Singer Charulatha Mani discusses the state of the yearly phenomenon known as the Madras Music Season. In the Kungumam interview, Charulatha pulls no punches, and lambasts the degeneration of Carnatic Music concert performance from a celebration of glorious tradition and virtuosity, into a free-for-all of amateurism and mediocrity. The artiste holds forth on how sabhas have largely failed in their duty towards professional artistes and listeners, turning a blind eye to the inability of many well-connected amateur performers to adhere to even basic standards of concert performance such as singing in pitch or basic vocal technique. She also speaks about the motivation behind her Isai Payanam concerts and her efforts in reaching out to audiences, to dispel the notion of Carnatic music as an arcane art form patronised by a restricted section of society. 

A Raga's Journey - Towering Thodi

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Read the Article Download the PDF Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Thodi:     Film Songs in Raga Thodi: Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani Wake up to Valaji Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha Auspicious Sri A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham Endearing Khamas Light and Melod

Hanuman Chalisa - Full HD Video

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Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru - MP3 Clips

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MP3 Clips of the Concert: Raga Bowli - Sriman Narayana - Bhagyadha Laksmi Raga Hamirkalyani in Classical and Film Music Raga Hamsanandi in Classical and Film Music Raga Abheri in Classical and Film Music Abhang - Dalita Kandita Kantamam Kadirgamam Concert will be telecast on Vijay TV shortly

New Isai Payanam DVDs from Laya Music are OUT!

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LIMITED number of copies are available at 50% DISCOUNT Click here to order within India (FREE Shipping) Click here to order outside India For alternate payment options, contact +91-9962623387 or webmaster@charulathamani.com Isai Payanam  -  Sriman Narayana   (DVD) Raga Bowli Raga Lathangi Raga Shuddha Saveri Raga Behag Isai Payanam  -  Eppo varuvaro   (DVD) Raga Senchuruti Raga Mohanakalyani Raga Khamas Raga Jonpuri Isai Payanam  -  Vanathin Meethu   (DVD) Raga Sahana Raga Maand Raga Bhagesri http://charulathamani.com/albums/carnatic_music_charulatha_albums.php

A Raga's Journey - Kapi

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Read the Article Download the PDF Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Kapi:   Audio Clips: Ennatavam - Kapi - Papanasam Sivan Film Songs in Raga Kapi: Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani Wake up to Valaji Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha Auspicious Sri A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali Morning ragas

Isai Payanam Concert - 9th Dec. 2012 - BVB

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*** UPDATE:   Audio Excerpts from the concert: Raga Natakurinji Kayahi Pandhari - Abhang Raga Shanmukhapriya in Carnatic Music Raga Shanmukhapriya in Film Music Raga Sindhubhairavi - Abhang and medley Ekamresa nayakaim - Raga Shanumkhapriya - Lyrics and Meaning:

New Isai Payanam DVDs to be launched!!

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Charulatha Mani's much awaited " Isai Payanam " concert is scheduled on: 10 am, Sunday, December 9 th  at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Main Hall, Mylapore This music season,  Laya Music launches the latest Isai Payanam DVDs: "Vaanathin Meethu" – Ragas Sahana, Maand and Bagesri in Classical and Film Music "Eppo Varuvaro" – Ragas Senchuruti, Mohanakalyani, Khamas and Jonpuri in Classical and Film Music "Sriman Narayana" – Ragas Bowli, Lathangi, Suddha Saveri and Behag in Classical and Film music. The DVDs shall be available at the venue and all major outlets soon after the release. Entry is FREE, all are welcome.

Folksy flavours - Senchuruti and Yadukulakambhoji

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Click here to read the article Download the PDF Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Senchuruti: Film Songs in Ragas Senchuruti  and Yadukulakambhoji: Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani Wake up to Valaji Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha Auspicious Sri A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali Morning ragas - Bilahari

A Raga's Journey - Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi

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Read the Article Download the PDF Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Ragas Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi: Film Songs in Ragas Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi: Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani Wake up to Valaji Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha Auspicious Sri A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali Morning ragas - Bilah

Sivamani Interview - Jaya TV Diwali Special

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Onnu Onna - New Movie Song from "Chikki Mukki"

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" Onnu Onna " - Click here to listen Movie: Chikki Mukki (2012) Music: Gowtham Artists: Naveen Madhavan, Charulatha Mani  Lyricist: Thiraviyam 

Radio Concert - 2012.11.01

Today's AIR concert (live broadcast): Ananda natana prakasam - Raga Kedaram (MP3) Vadera deivamu - Raga Pantuvarali (MP3) Nadaloludai - Raga Kalyanavasantam (MP3) Sukhievaro - Raga Kaanada (MP3) Nanda nandana - Devotional (MP3)

A Raga's Journey - Six-note Splendour of Sriranjani

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Read the Article Download the PDF A Brief Guide to Raga Sriranjani: Click here for the PDF Isai Payanam - Raga Sriranjani in Carnatic and Film Music: Film Songs in Raga Sriranjani: Also, in "A Raga's Journey": Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya Versatile Nattai Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya Godly Gowrimanohari Kedaragowla’s Many Moods The Royal Durbar Joy of Hamirkalyani Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani Wake up to Valaji Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha Auspicious Sri A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavar