I performed at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai recently. The NCPA is a glorious institution that was founded in the late 60s by JRD Tata and Dr Jamshed Bhabha. It was one of a kind centre for the performing arts and continues to be so even today. It is located at the […]
Find Time for Music
Namaskaram Rasikas, How are you? Last week I sent out my December Margazhi Schedule in an email which also had a video of me speaking directly to my dear fans. In that video, I encourage everyone to continue making music for their own pleasure and never give it up due to the pressures of life. […]
My experience as a Special Guest-Judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors
I was recently on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 2 as a Special Guest-Judge for the Devotional Segment of the episode. And what a great time did I have! It was amazing to interact with the Producer of the show, Sekar Sai Bharath Ssb, who is full of passion and imagination. He had […]
Margazhi Music
Chennai season is a tough taskmaster. Margazhi is an enchanting season, infused with the smell of wet earth and fresh flowers, and music and communion with the divine. It is not surprising that Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita that among the months, He is margazhi. And of course, it is the time of the Chennai […]
The Swing of the Gamaka
Pick up your iPod, and play your favourite krithis, or even just the aalapanam, in any ragam. Which are the parts you particularly enjoy? What appeals to your imagination? What are the “tools” that the vocalist is using to create that magic?If you think about it, it won’t be long before you zero in on […]