After almost exactly a year, I got to hear T.M.Krishna live again. This time it was at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana. Being a carnatic music fan in the US, this was obviously an event I had to attend. I couldn’t make it to any of the other concerts cause they were either right in the [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Concerts’
September 29, 2008
The weekend that was!
Each day this weekend is worth a post. But I will indulge my inherent laziness and make it a one post mash!
It began with Friday. All day was spent in anticipation of 7 o’clock! And then Sanjay Subrahmanyan made my day! He sang Nattakurinji, Sahana, Varali, Ramanai Bhajithal , Oh Kalame and Yengum Niraindirukkum!!!! If [...]
August 18, 2008
Chennai 600086
Madras week celebrations are on in full swing at the home town. It is in times like this that I miss being there the most. To mark the occasion I am going to name the things I love about the city of my heart!
1. 600086- For home, school, Gangotree, Joy Shop,”sighting”, Eashwari library, playing hide [...]
May 4, 2008
Zakhir Hussain and the masters of percussion
I was very lucky to watch the Ustad live as a part of his masters of percussion ensemble on Friday (2nd May). It was in the magnificent Southern Theatre building in downtown Columbus, complete with the ornate gold brocading and the velvet curtains that such buildings are known for! A packed hall of white and [...]
