T.K.Rangachari (1912-1979) Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Content Review: TV Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography: Ashok Madhav(www.carnaticcorner.com)  Among the illustrious galaxy of musicians of the 20th century, Tandalam  Krishnamachari Rangachari (TKR) has an honored place.  He was born in 1912 and his birth centenary is being celebrated at many centers of music in [...]

Voleti Venkateswarulu (1928-89) Resource Person :Sashi Kulkarni Content Review : TV Ramprasadh (www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography courtesy: Ashok Madhav(www.carnaticcorner.com) Biography Voleti Venkateswarulu was a musician of extraordinary caliber with much imagination. Wherever he performed, he used to draw a knowledgeable audience with him. He was born in 1928 in Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh. [...]

Karaikurichi Arunachalam    Resource Person: Sash iKulkarni Recordings Courtesy: Pitchai Adilingam (Karaikurichi’s son-in-law) Content Review: TV Ramprasadh(www.tvramprasadh.com) Biography A disciple of Kalakad Ramanarayana Bhagavatar, a senior vidwan, Arunachalam had further training in nagaswaram under the wizard T.N.RajarathinamPillai. Known for his melodius rendition, he was highly popular and was one of [...]

Madurai Somasundaram: Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Audio Clips: Courtesy Raju Asokan, Atlanta, USA Profile: Born in the year 1919, Madurai S. Somasundaram was a great torch bearer of the Chittoor School. Popularly called Madurai Somu, he had his training from Sesha Bhagavatar, Abhirama Sastri and Chittoor Subramanyam Pillai. His maiden [...]

Resource Person: Sashi Kulkarni Our choice of ten artists in showcase with reasons: In a nation like ours, where capturing of historical eras for posterity is compromised by  Skewed representation by recording companies. Self appointed custodians like Sabhas & Magazines. Hero worshipping at the cost of ignoring artists who do [...]