About the Raga
Raga Mandari is a relatively uncommon janya raga of Carnatic music, known for its distinctive melodic character and compact scale. It is associated with the 65th Melakarta, Mechakalyani, and uses prati madhyama. The raga has a bright yet somewhat unusual tonal colour and is heard principally through compositions and concert renditions.
| Raga | Mandari |
|---|---|
| Parent Melakarta | Mechakalyani (65) |
| Jati | Janya |
| Madhyama | Prati Madhyama |
| Tala | Chapu |
| Composer | Patnam Subramania Iyer |
About the Artist
The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were one of the great vocal duos of twentieth-century Carnatic music. They were particularly admired for their precise rendering of compositions, strong rhythmic command and sophisticated concert presentation.
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