Indian Classical Music Archive
A non-commercial cultural preservation initiative safeguarding historical recordings, private mehfils, rare gharana lineages, and documented 20th-century masters.
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Raga Abhogi
About the Raga
Raga Abhogi is an expressive pentatonic Hindustani raga known for its introspective and lyrical character. It omits Pa and Ni, giving the raga a compact melodic framework with considerable scope for expressive development. Ajoy Chakraborty has recorded Abhogi in both concert and album contexts.
About the Artist
Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty is a major Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala tradition. He received training from several noted teachers, including Ustad Munawar Ali Khan, son of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan.
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Raga Madhyamavati
About the Raga
Raga Madhyamavati is a pentatonic Carnatic raga known for its serene, devotional and auspicious character. It is traditionally associated with the concluding portions of Carnatic concerts and is particularly effective in expressing devotion and repose. Tyagaraja’s “Venkatesha Ninnu” is a well-known composition in Madhyamavati.
Field Details Raga Madhyamavati Composer Tyagaraja Composition Venkatesha Ninnu Tala Chapu* Tradition Carnatic Classical Type Vocal About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo renowned for their closely coordinated singing and traditional repertoire.
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Tukkada — Alathur Brothers
About the Recording
A tukkada is a lighter piece traditionally presented toward the concluding portion of a Carnatic concert. The term encompasses a variety of devotional, lyrical and popular compositions, providing a contrast to the more elaborate classical items heard earlier in the performance.
Field Details Artists Alathur Brothers Form Tukkada Tradition Carnatic Classical Type Vocal Position Concert conclusion About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo renowned for their closely coordinated singing and traditional concert repertoire.
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Raga Senchuruti
About the Raga
Raga Senchuruti is a popular Carnatic raga with a bright, devotional and folk-influenced character. It is frequently heard in lighter and concluding portions of Carnatic concerts and is particularly suited to devotional compositions. Senchuruti is also closely associated with Tamil devotional music.
Field Details Raga Senchuruti Form Tiruppugazh Composer Arunagirinathar Tala Adi Tradition Carnatic Classical Language Tamil About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo renowned for their closely coordinated singing and traditional repertoire.
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Tiruppavai — Alathur Brothers
About the Recording
Tiruppavai is a collection of 30 Tamil devotional hymns composed by Andal, one of the foremost poet-saints of the Sri Vaishnava tradition. Sung during the Tamil month of Margazhi, the hymns express devotion to Lord Vishnu and occupy an important place in South Indian devotional music and culture.
Field Details Artists Alathur Brothers Form Tiruppavai Composer Andal Tradition Carnatic Classical / Tamil Devotional Type Vocal About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo renowned for their closely coordinated singing and traditional repertoire.
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Raga Kalyani
About the Raga
Raga Kalyani is one of the major ragas of Carnatic music and the principal representative of the 65th Melakarta, Mechakalyani. It is characterized by the use of Tivra Madhyamam (M₂) and has a bright, expansive and graceful melodic character. Kalyani is equally suited to elaborate classical treatment and compositions such as the Thillana.
Field Details Raga Kalyani Form Thillana Tala Adi Tradition Carnatic Classical Type Vocal About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo renowned for their close musical coordination and traditional concert repertoire.
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Raga Sindhu Bhairavi
About the Raga
Sindhu Bhairavi is a popular Carnatic raga known for its expressive, devotional and versatile character. It permits considerable flexibility in the use of notes and is frequently heard toward the lighter and concluding portions of a Carnatic concert. Its melodic appeal also makes it common in devotional and semi-classical compositions.
Field Details Raga Sindhu Bhairavi Composition Sundareswara Tala Adi Tradition Carnatic Classical Type Vocal About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo known for their closely coordinated singing and traditional concert repertoire.
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Raga Saveri
About the Raga
Raga Saveri is a major Carnatic raga with an ancient and distinctive melodic character. It is associated with seriousness, devotion and expressive depth, and is especially suited to elaborate treatment in both raga alapana and tanam. Saveri is also an important raga in the traditional Carnatic concert repertoire.
Field Details Raga Saveri Form Taanam Pallavi Tala Tisra Triputa Tradition Carnatic Classical Type Vocal About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo known for their closely coordinated singing and mastery of traditional concert repertoire.
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Raga Mukhari
About the Raga
Raga Mukhari is a traditional Carnatic raga known for its serious, plaintive and deeply expressive character. It is particularly effective in compositions conveying devotion, longing and pathos. Mukhari has a rich melodic identity and allows considerable scope for nuanced expression.
Field Details Raga Mukhari Composer Swati Tirunal Composition Saraseeruhasana Tala Adi Tradition Carnatic Classical About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo known for their close musical coordination and traditional repertoire.
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Raga Sama
About the Raga
Raga Sama is a graceful Carnatic raga known for its serene, devotional and contemplative character. It is often presented in a relatively restrained melodic style, making it particularly effective for compositions of devotional expression. Tyagaraja composed several important works in Sama, including “Santamu Leka.”
Field Details Raga Sama Composer Tyagaraja Composition Santamu Leka Tala Adi Tradition Carnatic Classical About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were a celebrated Carnatic vocal duo renowned for their closely coordinated singing and traditional repertoire.