In his history of the people who made modern India, Sunil Khilnani set out to complicate western stereotypes. Here he reflects on how he challenged the prejudices and stories Indians tell themselves about their past
This biography reveals unknown stories from the life of the extraordinary singer.
IN A PRIVATE CONVERSATION sometime in the late 1980s, a sharp-tongued young aspiring musician made an extraordinary statement about Carnatic music’s most iconic figure. “MS Subbulakshmi,” he said with disdain, “is the greatest hoax of the twentieth century.” Many readers will leap to accuse me of blasphemy for even citing this rather obnoxious remark. But it has stayed with me ever since, and I ha
"Siddheshwari Devi, the doyen of Hindustani music is sitting on a chair, with a japa mala in her hand. Seated in front of her, are M.S.Subbulakshmi and her daughter Radha Viswanathan." R.K.Shriram Kumar, well-known carnatic violinist brings the scene from Kalki Gardens, MS’ home alive to the audience. In an intimate lecture-demonstration, from his unique vantage point as her accompanist and disciple, Shriram Kumar spoke of what made MS (whom he refers to as Amma) a truly special musician.
Bharat Ratna Smt. MS Subbulakshmi is unquestionably one of the greatest legends of Carnatic music. Her rendition of Maha Periyava’s Composition “Maitreem Bhajatha” at the United N…
An art form composed of tunes, traditions and history, Indian classical music is deep-rooted in Indian culture
Raghu Rai captures music on his camera. His thirst for music is quenched in some measure by freezing the legendary music masters of India, with their mood and energy intact.
A tribute on MS Subbulakshmi on her birth centenary (16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004) by guest author N Venkataraman (About three months ago, there was a burst of discussion on SoY on MS Subbulaxmi, initiated by a new member RSR (RS Ramaswamy) to which many others joined. Shalan Lal posed a question why
Having missed a Season, the singer returns with renewed energy and a fresh repertoire.
