Shatkala Govinda Marar Sangeethotsavam: A Memorable Festival
Enchanting performances at Shatkala Govinda Marar Sangeethotsavam. The annual Shatkala Govinda Marar Sangeethotsavam, organized by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, featured two remarkable performances...
View ArticlePeruvanam Kuttan Marar: Maestro of Melams Celebrates 70
At 70, Peruvanam Kuttan Marar’s iconic percussion mastery resonates, imprinting an enduring legacy on Kerala’s cultural heritage with rhythmic excellence. Percussion maestro Peruvanam Kuttan Marar is...
View ArticleThyagabrahma Sabha’s Festival: A Symphony of Musical Delights
The 63rd annual celebrations of Sree Thyagabrahma Sangeetha Sabha in Thrissur featured three captivating concerts, including two duets and one solo performance. The festivities commenced with a...
View ArticleSwairitha Prayanam: A Riveting Journey Through the Struggles of Womanhood
Theatre is a powerful tool for transforming the society, culturally and politically. This has been proved in Kerala many a time. Swairitha Prayanam presented by Nataka Souhrudam belongs to this genre....
View ArticleMusic Born out of Meditation
T M Krishna’s singular spontaneity set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Inauguration of the refurbished auditorium of Natanakairali, Kottichetham, at Irinjalakuda, Trissur, recently witnessed...
View ArticleA Mammoth Carnatic Choir
Renowned musician Neyveli Santhanagopalan directed the innovative Carnatic choir performance Congregational singing is alien to Indian classical music. Thyagaraja Pancharatna Kirtanas and bhajans are...
View ArticleSikkil Gurucharan’s Delightful Concert
A colourful portrait of ragas and rapport among artistes on stage made Sikkil Gurucharan’s recent concert enjoyable. Creating the perfect ambiance for a music concert, especially in a temporary...
View ArticleKanak Rele: A Life Dedicated to the Revival of a Lasya-Rich Dance Form
Kanak Rele’s name is synonymous with the exquisite dance form of Mohiniyattam. I am constrained to write this with a sense of guilt. I would have done this on February 22, the first death anniversary...
View ArticleBreaking Gender Norms: Jolly Mathew’s Mohiniyattam Journey
The recent controversy over gender disparity in Mohiniyattam has prompted Kerala Kalamandalam to admit boys, marking a historic departure from tradition. However, male dancers face significant...
View ArticleJustin Pachen: A Passionate Musician
Justin Pachen captivates audiences with his soulful compositions and versatile performances. Justin Pachen’s passion for music could be well explained by the quote of the American jazz composer Miles...
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