Vivek Moozhikulam Concert

 Yesterday, I witnessed Sri. Vivek Moozhikulam's vocal concert. He was accompanied by Sri Vignesh Thyagarajan on the violin, Sri Santhosh Ravindrabharathy on the mridangam and Sri Sathya Ganesan on the ghatam. Most songs were on Goddesses. He started the concert with Endaro Mahanubhavulu in Sri ragam, followed by Sri Varalakshmi, Ranjani Niranjani, Bhaja re re chitha in Kalyani etc. 

The concert was enjoyable and my kids were mostly engaged. Lots of powerful singing. Wishing Sri Vivek a successful US tour and a bright music career ahead!

Oothukkaadu Venkata Kavi compositions

 Recently, on March 22nd, I got the opportunity to listen to the rendition by Smt. Latha Sriram's 100+ students singing compositions by Oothukkaadu Venkata kavi.

Among the familiar songs were Alaipaayuthey Kanna in Kaanada, and the Kaalinga Narthana thillana in Gambeera Naattai. I also listened to Nindranda Mayil for the first time. It has a nice message that we should look inwards to find peace. The event was well organized and the performers showed discipline and dedication. Their singing was well synchronized. Overall, an insipiring experience.