What makes Thanjavur S. Kalyanaraman’s thillanas unique?
A new book and video compilation celebrate the unique musical contributions of the late Carnatic vocalist Thanjavur S. Kalyanaraman. The work highlights his innovative use of Hindustani ragas within the Carnatic thillana tradition.
Why it matters
The preservation of such compositions is vital for maintaining the evolution and diversity of classical Indian musical traditions.
What do ragas Darbari Kanada, Sindhubhairavi, Brindavani, Dwijavanti, Kapi, Pahadi and Gavati have in common? They are Hindustani ragas, and Thanjavur S. Kalyanaraman chose them for composing Carnatic thillanas. These compositions reveal SKR’s musical acumen.
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