Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Arangetrams..

While i was reading through the posts in narthaki.com, i came across this page in which a couple of people have expressed their views on Arangetrams. The views are hilarious but extremely thought provoking! I completely agree to what those people have said! While there are a few gurus who still believe in the sanctity of the Arangetram there are many who just look at it as a means of making money! To make things worse, the relatives and the chief guests praise the artiste, even if his/her dance isn't really praiseworthy! This gives the artiste (most of the times aged between 10 - 16) a high and a sense of accomplishment, while they actually haven't done anything commendable! Quite depressing!!! :( :(

Monday, June 15, 2009

An interesting article!

Read the article by Smt.Gowri Ramnarayan written way back in 1999 at http://www.hinduonnet.com/folio/fo9812/98120060.htm and share your thoughts on it please! :)

Amazing audio track!

I just listened to K.N.Dandayudhapaani Pillai's Sakhiye intha jaalam varnam at http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/26757/An+Evening+Of+Bharatanatyam . The varnam has been rendered by the Great MLV for her daughter Actress Srividya's dance performance. Whats more? On the nattuvaangam is the doyen Dandaayudhapani pillai himself! Please do listen to it! :)

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Interview of Smt.Priya Murle!

Read my interview of danseuse Priya Murle at http://www.carnaticdarbar.com/interviews/2008/interviews_priya_murle.asp.

Its the first time i interviewed a person. Had great fun doing it! She made me feel absolutely comfortable. A very nice and amiable person. A meeting that i will cherish forever! :) Here are a couple of videos that have clippings of her performance from "Mammudha - from dust to life"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzp6w3u3FaU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlVxCE-FdZ4