Sangita Kalanidhi: The Lalgudi music journey continues
Index of Names, p. 374
Quotes
An artiste creates and modifies his or her style for several reasons: “Let’s Talk Carnatic” by Mopachennai.org
Is tradition set in stone? Is not change even within a musician’s lifetime in the natural order of things? Does custom or convention in musical practice have to be held sacrosanct at the cost of organic modification or adaptation? An artiste creates and modifies, subtly or otherwise, his or her style for several reasons – … Read more
Video | Jati (konnakkol) exercise for intercultural education
I am working on a new composition for a singer, to be premiered in the States which is based on the Indian Konnakol (rhythms). I am also working on arrangements as well as original compositions for chinese orchestra (with Jeremy Monteiro) and bands. […] Growing up in Singapore meant that influences from different cultures were … Read more
A lesson (thought experiment) inspired by Gandhi’s understanding of music
The challenge of going beyond a “narrow understanding of classical” music has long been debated among performers and musicologists; whether for the sake of creativity and self-expression or ideals like “serving society through music”, even harnessing the healing power of music where most needed. So what about reconsidering all of this and more in the … Read more
Mahatma Gandhi on “music of mind, of the senses and of the heart”
Very few people know that Gandhi was extremely fond of Music and arts. Most of us have been all along under the impression that he was against all arts such as music. In fact, he was a great lover of music, though his philosophy of music was different. In his own words ‘Music does not … Read more