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Dance Is A Many-Splendoured Thing But… 2

Dance Is A Many-Splendoured Thing But… 2

V.A.K. RANGA RAO

What about its music? Shouldn't it be many-splendoured too? All the qualities that make vocal music good, rich and pleasing should also be present in the musical accompaniment to dance. The voice should be pleasant, the ...

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Teacher-Notions & Nostrums

Teacher-Notions & Nostrums

Sujatha Vijayaraghavan

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer shared his thoughts on music teaching in an interview with Editorial Associate SUJATHA VIJAYARAGHAVAN What was your experience in learning music under the gurukula tradition? The advantages in this system were many. Apart ...

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The divine dancer in miniature

The divine dancer in miniature

Chithra Madhavan

The best-known, most eye-catching temple of the Chola era is the Brihadeeswara (Rajarajeswaram) temple in Tanjavur, built in the reign of Rajaraja I (985 – 1014 AD). Close behind come the outstanding Chola architectural marvels at Gangaikondacholap ...

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