Veena

The veena is a family of plucked string instruments used in Indian classical music, especially Carnatic tradition. Its long sustain, curved ornaments, and vocal approach make it closely connected with raga performance. MusicTales follows the instrument through figures such as Sundaram Balachander and older South Indian repertory.

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Nadaswaram

Krithi lyrics in Tyagaraja's songs defined South Indian classic tradition of the 18th century

Tyagaraja was a South Indian poet, musician, and composer whose devotional and philosophical songs—written mainly in...
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Muthuswami Dikshitar: South Indian composer and poet who embellished Carnatic repertoire 200 years ago

Muthuswami Dikshitar was the most influential Indian composer representing Carnatic tradition which is most present in... 2 comments
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Sundaram Balachander: the veena musician and filmmaker who introduced Carnatic culture to the world

The veena is the oldest string instrument of the Indian subcontinent, first mentioned in the Rigveda dating back to 1500...