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1) Dr. K J Yesudas @ 50 Rivervale Crescent Sengkang: In connection with the consecration ceremony at Arulmigu Velmurugan Gnanamuneeswarar Temple, musical and dance programs have been arranged.
Today Dr. K J Yesudas is scheduled to rock [ :-) ] starting @ 8pm @ 50 Rivervale Crescent Sengkang

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2) Gita Govindam on May 21, 2005 at Plainsboro, NJ: Nrithyanjali Institute of Dance, a NJ based Not for profit institute with a mission to preserve and promote Indian classical art forms, are organizing an event Gita Govindam on MAy 21, 2005 at Plainsboro, NJ. It is choreographed and presented by Padma Bhushan Kalanidhi Narayanan, based on Jayadeva's compositions.

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3) M.S. subbulakshmi passes away, aged 88:

The Hindu : Front Page : M.S. subbulakshmi passes away, aged 88

rediff.com: M S Subbulakshmi passes away : .....The vocalist died peacefully in her sleep.....

You can listen to "Kurai Onrum Illai" and other songs by M.S. at Music India OnLine: Songs by Subbulakshmi M S

Meanwhile: The voice that touched India's soul : .....She was known as the "nightingale of India," but that scarcely captured what Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi - who died on Saturday at the age of 88 - was all about. Known widely as just "M.S.," she was the greatest singer of Carnatic music, the South Indian genre that's considered to be one of the oldest systems of devotional music in the world.....

4) SIFAS Festival of Music and Dance 2004 - 2nd to 11th April 2004: The festival would have 2 kinds of performances: - the daily free shows at SIFAS, featuring local Singaporean and regional ASEAN artists. And we have some ticketed shows, which will feature the biggest names in the field of Indian Classical Music and Dance from India.

1. Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma
2. Ms Alarmel Valli
3. Ranjani and Gayathri
4. Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
5. Sangeet Samrat Chitraveena N Ravikiran
6. The Hyderabad Brothers

5) Review : Bombay Jayashri Ramnath and Unnikrishnan : A night of Solo Classical Music Exploration In aid of Stepping Stones Home:

Bombay Jayashri Ramnath and Unnikrishnan : A night of Solo Classical Music Exploration - In aid of Stepping Stones Home - Saturday, 6 March 2004 - Civic Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA (A presentation of Raaga’s Music, with the Rotary Club of Bangsar)

Ist Half

Vocal: Bombay Jayashri Ramnath
Violin : RK Shriramkumar
Mridangam : K Arun Prakash
Kanjira : TD Rajagopal

1. Bhaja Manasa (Bahudari, Adi, Tulasi Vanam)
2. Teliya Leru Rama (Denuka, Adi, Thyagaraja) – K/Swarams at Pallavi Line
3. Tillai Chidambaram (Poorvikalyani, Misrachapu, Gopalakrishna Bharathi)- Raagam, k/Swarmas at Pallavi Line (Thillai..)
4. Sakala Graha (Atana, Khandachapu, Purandara Das)
5. Shankaracharyam (Shankarabharanam, Adi, Subbarama Dikshitar) – MAIN PIECE : Raaga, Neraval and Swaras at Parama followed by Thani.
6. Bhajan (didn’t catch details!)
7. Thillana (Lalgudi Jayaraman Composition)

A wonderful build up to the main piece. First 4 songs kept getting better. Pporvikalyani was a delight..and song rendered with much bhava. By the time she got to the main piece in and she announced that Main piece was to be in Sangkarabaharanam, audience expectiations were high. Main piece was thus a bit of a let down, as it felt quite rushed and half explored.

AKS was brilliant on the violin and for the Poorvikalyani and Sangakarabharanam pieces.

2nd Half
Vocal: Unnikrishnan
Violin : RK Shriramkumar
Mridangam : K Arun Prakash
Kanjira : TD Rajagopal

1. Inthamodi (Varnam, Saaranga, Adi, Thiruvottriyur Thyagarajar)
2. Deva Deva (Mayamalavagoulai, Rupakam, Swathi Thirunal) – Raaga, Neraval and Swaram at Jata Roopa.
3. Pirava Varam (Lathangi, Adi, P. Sivan)- Lengthy Rendition of Raaga, Swarams.
4. Karthikeya Gangeya (Thodi, Adi, P.Sivan) – MAIN PIECE – Extensive elaboration of Raaga, followed by Raaga and Neraval at Vel Maruvu..
5. Krishna Nee Begane (Vyasaraya)
6. Thillana (Hamsanadi, Adi, Calcutta KS Krishnamurthy)
7. Mangalam

It was clearly Unnikrishnan’s night. Absolutely fantastic renditions all! Beautiful elaborations of Lathangi and clear crisp swara passages followed. He clearly held the audience in awe for his main piece as there was pin drop silence whilst he took Thodi to new heights! Neraval and Swaras in Thodi were stunning ..with good chemistry between the Unni and AKS. The Thani too was a delight, and held the audience attention til the end… (not a single person walked out!!!!) A sigh of disappointment rippled through the audience when he announced his last piece, clearly wanting him to sing more (although it was already 12.30 am!!!) Most of the audience we already on their feet before he could finish his Mangalam for a truly much deserved standing ovation.

6) 'BE THE CHANGE' – Carnatic, Jazz and Beyond (Association for India's Development - Tempe Chapter): A Fusion concert by Guitarist Prasanna and Drummer Steve Smith. A Fusion by Guitarist Prasanna & Drummer Steve Smith Date: March 27th, 2004 @ 6:00 p.m. Venue: Murdock Hall 101, Arizona State University Additional Information: Proceeds from this concert go towards Rural Development Projects supported by AID - Tempe. http://www.aidindia.org/tempe/projects.htm Tickets: venktesh@asu.edu, (480)363-5514 Online - http://www.azindia.com/events/display_event.asp?ID=1906

$10 - Student - ID required at Gate 
$20 - General
$35 - Couple 
$50 - Patron includes dinner with artist

At Gate:
$25 - General Ticket
$45 - Couple Ticket

7) "Be the change" - AID Tucson brings Guitar Prasanna and Drums Steve Smith: AID Tucson proudly presents "Be the change" An event that brings together the best of Indian Carnatic and Western Jazz music - Come.Be the change!

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8) Sampradaya - From Myths to Modernity: Shobana will be in the u.s to perform for the world music ( an off broadway platform at the symphony theatre new york) on Saturday 15th November 2003 at 8 pm . They are only the second indian dance group to be presented by these prestigious instiute and the government of india. She will be joined by four dancers and musicians on vocals, violin, veena, and mrdangam. Their program, Sampradaya - From Myths to Modernity, will encompass traditional and contemporary works. Website : http://kalarpana.tripod.com/homepage/id10.html This is a special invitation for those in New York and surrounds from shobanaji. Best,

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9) The Music & Psyche Network "Music was my first love...": We are holding an EASTER CONFERENCE at London's Trinity College of Music on SATURDAY APRIL 12th. Tickets £10-46 - early booking discount until 12th February.

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10) Sarojini Sundaresan - Carnatic vocal concert in Germany & Holland: Sarojini Sundaresan accompanied by her daughter and senior disciple Leela Rammoha Rao would be giving Carnatic vocal concerts in the Tagore Centre, Berlin on Nov-08-02 and in "Sri Vani Stichting Cultuurbehoud Zuid- India" ,Arnhem, Netherlands on Nov-10-02.

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11) Mrs. Sarojini Sundaresan's concert on July 26, 2002 in Nehru Center, London: information provided by Leela Rammohan Rao ( Leelasram at aol dot com )

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12) Music Season 2001:

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13) carnatic events : when where who: Send events to kishore at carnatic dot com ...

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