Arun Prakash (seated in the middle) started by briefly speaking about raga being the essence of Carnatic music. The lec-dem was entirely made up of kirtana renditions, presented live by the ...

Krishna cited Arthur Popely’s 1933 writings, which noted that many Christian songs had been tuned to Carnatic ragas such as Desiyatodi, Shuddhadesi, and Saindhavi. Krishna also shared an ...

And so, he picked a few from each list. Next came two krithis ... and his nuanced expression of each raga struck a chord with the listeners. Carnatic music is known for the peppy Swara Prasthara ...

This exam evaluates students' proficiency in core elements of Carnatic music, such as ragas, talas, kritis, and alapana, focusing on both theoretical understanding and practical vocal skills. The ...