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The principal objective of listening to music is to disassociate the mind from the worries and anxieties and sordid selfish interests of this transient world, and to help the artists and audiences to concentrate on the matrix of music and to attain spiritual consciousness.

Understanding the history of music

The study of theory, history and background of music is essential for gaining a practical mastery over it.

10 March 2018 2:23 AM IST

The principal objective of listening to music is to disassociate the mind from the worries and anxieties and sordid selfish interests of this transient world, and to help the artists and audiences to concentrate on the matrix of music and to attain spiritual consciousness.

Of art and music: In the peaceful world of music

Principal objective of listening to music is to disassociate mind from worries and anxieties of this transient world.

10 Feb 2018 7:47 AM IST

Researchers and devotees and staunch followers of Haridasa movement were on a study to recollect missing compositions of St.Purandara Dasa, widely referred to as the Pitamaha , as a sign of honor as his contribution in the field of Carnatic music.

Challenges faced by classical music today

The real challenge classical music faces today is to preserve its traditional value, yet create a new focus of...

3 Feb 2018 2:35 AM IST

The Encephalophone is a musical instrument that you control with your thoughts, without movement (Photo: Pixabay)

Carnatic music & Hindustani: How the twain meet

While Carnatic music follows a set of ragas which are dedicated to God, Hindustani is more receptive to innovation.

27 Jan 2018 3:17 AM IST

Hailing from a family with deep interest in the arts, Bharatanatyam dancer Priya Murali is a rare combination of a dancer, teacher and choreographer.

A combination of grace and diligence

Priya is the founder director of Shree Silambam Academy of Fine Arts, a subsidiary of her parent institution Shree...

20 Jan 2018 2:03 AM IST

While the quality of performances on the increase, it is becoming an increasingly tough task to select the toppers from among those short listed.

More Kutcheris, even more artistes: But rasikas?

The music season in Chennai will be a buzz with activity, both on the listeners and performers front.

9 Dec 2017 8:33 AM IST

Gayatri Krishnaveni Lakshmanan, founder of Krishnadhwani School of Natya, along with her team of 45 dancers, stages Jai Sri Ram, at Narada Gana Sabha on Friday. Gayatri dedicated the performance to her mother, late Krishnaveni Lakshmanan, a legendary dancer of Kalakshetra. The show is in aid of children from Anbu Karangal, Kottivakkam. (Photo: DC)

Of art and music: Decoding nuances of stellar Bharatanatyam...

The technique of Bharatanatyam took centuries to evolve and develop.

25 Nov 2017 7:56 AM IST

Dr S. Ramaratnam

Swirl through TN's history in dance-drama

The beauty of Indian culture, originates from the fact, that it do not require us to divide the life into secular and...

18 Nov 2017 8:00 AM IST

Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala during her performance. (Photo: DC)

Of art and music: Ballet on Ghantasala mesmerizes audience

The event also showcased the talent of young dancers performing to the beautiful compositions of the virtuoso.

11 Nov 2017 8:50 AM IST

Vocalist Aruna Sairam

I am a performer because of Brinda amma: Aruna Sairam

Vocalist Aruna Sairam is someone who has developed a distinctive style of her own to preserve the sanctity of the...

28 Oct 2017 7:15 AM IST

P.S. Narayanaswamy

Recorded music won't help in revealing bhava of composition: P S...

P.S. Narayanaswamy spoke to DC with the refined sensibility of a consummate Carnatic vidwan.

21 Oct 2017 7:31 AM IST

T.V. Varadarajan

Of art and music: Bringing saint Thyagaraja alive on stage

Music is the common realm, in which the Lord and devotees meet and mingle.

7 Oct 2017 7:58 AM IST