Sri Kamakshi Navavarnam of Oothukkadu Venkata kavi

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saranya
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Post by saranya »

Oothukkadu vekatakavi's kamakshi navavarnam - orchestrated by Sri Ravikiran was very pleasing to hear.

It has a kriti on Ganesha Shri Ganeshwara in the raaga shanmukha priya. Then comes the dhyaana kriti in the raga kalyani, vaanchasiyadhi kuchalam.

Then comes the navavarna kritis each describinng a layer in the sri chakra. Ragas used were Desakshi, punnagavarali, suddhasaveri, anandabhairavi, balahamsa, hindolam, aarabhi, madyamavathi and nadanamakriya (not in proper order).

The last one phalasruthi kriti haladhara tanujam praptum in the raga mani rangu was very graceful.

The artistes 6 female singers- Savita Narasimhan and others did a very good job in rendering the kritis in the way they had to be (full of devotion). Akkarai sisters subbulakshmi and swarnalatha supplemented the recital with violin. Mridangam by Shri A.S.Ranganathan provided a good support from the layam side. So did the ghatam. It was a wonderful experience to listen the kritis.

Preetvardhan
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Post by Preetvardhan »

I too heard them. Was very good. Salem Gayathri is fast developing into a very good singer. Her voice is very distinct in the collection. All gems and very good compositions.

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