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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

New age, new star - Vidushi Sudha Raghunathan


Even from early '80s, a young student of MLV used to feature along with her on the "Parvathi" concert stage in 'pinpaattu'. Educated in Bangalore with an MA in Economics, she went on to become a big draw in Carnatic music, carrying on the tradition of MLV's style with her presence and musical impact. She is now a reigning star. Vidushi Sudha Ragunathan is proudly featured this time, from her 1996 concert.

Much material about this artiste can be gleaned on the Internet. Subbudu, the famous critic is quoted as having written that if he ever were to be marooned on an island, his wish would be to be able to listen to a cassette of Sudha's music!



"Parvathi" Concert March 30, 1996

01. Sami ninne - Shankarabharana varna - Veena Kuppaiyar *** 02. Varavallabha Ramana - Hamsadhwani - G.N. Balasubramaniam*** 03. Jaya jaya - Naata - Purandaradasa*** 04. Sadinchane - Aarabhi pancharatna - Thyagaraja *** 05. Saarame gaani - Pantuvarali - Thyagaraja *** 06. Marugelara - Jayanthashri- Thyagaraja *** 07. Sogasugaa - Shriranjani - Thyagaraja *** 08. Sudhaamayi - Amritavarshini - Muthiah Bhagavathar *** 09. Raama kathaa sudhaa- Madhyamavati- Thyagaraja *** 10. Venkataachala nilayam - Sindhubhairavi - Purandaradasa *** 11. Brahmam Okate - Bowli - Annamacharya *** 12. Ramanamame - Desh - Tanjavur Shankara Iyer *** 13. Aaneyu karedare Suladi- Hamsanandi, Shahana, Shivaranjani- Purandaradasa + Yamanelli Kaananendu - Shivarajani - Purandaradasa *** 14. Thillana - Hamir Kalyani - ? *** 15. Mangalam