Watched a few Margazhi Mahautsavam (MMU) and Chennayil Thiruvaiyaaru concerts on TV. Smt Sudha's MMU concert was good - the best part was her innocent smile. Nisha Rajagopal singing was good - showed saadaka-balam, something I've been lost recently. Sandeep Narayan was a surprise. He sang Sri Varalakshmi again. He seems to be perfecting that song. Mr. Manimaran needs to sing more soulfully. Smt Sowmya's songs about the rivers in India were enjoyable. Smt. Mahathi's rendition of Thelisi Rama in Poorna chandrika was good. Its been a while since I practiced that song. Sri Unnikrishnan's Vijay TV concert lacked something - but he draws such large crowds! Is comparing his 'Deva deva kalayaamithe' in Mayamalavagowla to Sri Semmangudi's rendition wrong? Maybe their styles are different. Surprised to hear singer Karthik's fusion concert on Vijay TV - he sang Bantureethi kolu pretty well.
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