Instruments

Life-giver and soul of Indian music: The Tambura (tanpura) according to T.M. Krishna

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In his recent book, A Southern Music: The Karnatik Story, T.M. Krishna reflects on those misconceptions and stereotypes that stand in the way of truly appreciating South Indian music. He reiterates the unique role played by the (acoustic) tambura / tanpura which is all too rarely heard ‘live’ in Indian concerts today.   For this eminent singer “it … Read more

Tambura / Tanpura “tree of enlightenment” for Mallikarjun Mansur

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N. Manu Chakravarthy, The Hindu,  September 22, 2011 It [2011] is the centenary year of the legendary Jaipur-Atrauli musician Mallikarjun Mansur. Unravelling the individual genius of the maestro is also the study of a living tradition  It is not easy to locate the greatness of Pandit Mallikarjuna Mansur and understand his relevance in our times. The … Read more