PinnedKavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaSearchable Index — Musical Repertoire of M S SubbulakshmiM S Subbulakshmi’s vast and versatile repertoire spans myriad genres, languages, ragas and melodious songs of composers across centuries3 min read·Dec 16, 2021----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaM S Subbulakshmi — trailblazing concerts (1930s-2000), galaxy of great artists who shared the stageInfinite artistry, dazzling melodies, across multiple cities, countries, continents and over seven decades14 min read·Sep 16, 2023----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaGamaka — ‘movement’ that revitalizes the svara and shapes the ragaCore melodic element that connects and threads the svaras(musical notes) into an aural tapestry, unique to each raga10 min read·Aug 19, 2023----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaSrutis and Svaras — beyond the 12 musical notesSruti, a theoretical concept with myriad overtones that scholars help demystify; adherence to Sruti, a relentless pursuit for perfection10 min read·Apr 21, 2023----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaKorvais — ‘structured’ rhythmic patterns, their aural Geometry and ArithmeticDeconstruct to get a better understanding of their formulation and listen to the bedazzling convergence of music and mathematics7 min read·Jan 21, 2023----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaForgotten Melodies — Mohe Panghat, by Indubala DeviRediscover the soulful melodies of Indubala Devi, a singing super star in the 1920s and also Gauhar Jaan’s student4 min read·Nov 8, 2022----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVriksha1966 M S Subbulakshmi’s historic United Nations concert and tour — Felicitation by ArtistsTime capsule from 1966 as music legends felicitate MS; her historic tour, a catalyst for greater appreciation of Carnatic music in the West15 min read·Sep 16, 2022----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaFrom 12 musical notes to 16 svaras in Carnatic music — the brilliance of VenkatamakhiInnovation that enabled the 72 mela classification framework(including vivaadi ragas) and subsequent 72 Raganga Ragas and Melakartas …12 min read·Jul 26, 2022----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaMadhyamakala and its many facetsmiddle tempo, madhyamakala sangatis(musical phrasings) and sahitya(lyrics), and how they shape the melody…17 min read·Jun 16, 2022----
KavyaVrikshainKavyaVrikshaVoleti Venkatesvarulu — Mellifluous, Introspective IngenuityRediscover confluence of South and North Indian classical streams, sublime, serene and soulful13 min read·Apr 13, 2022----