Indian Classical Music —Archive

The Archive

A personal archive of Hindustani classical music recordings, organised by raga, artist, instrument, tradition and form.

  • 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.

    FieldDetails
    RagaMadhyamavati
    ComposerTyagaraja
    CompositionVenkatesha Ninnu
    TalaChapu*
    TraditionCarnatic Classical
    TypeVocal

    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.

  • 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.

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    ArtistsAlathur Brothers
    FormTukkada
    TraditionCarnatic Classical
    TypeVocal
    PositionConcert 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.

  • 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.

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    RagaSenchuruti
    FormTiruppugazh
    ComposerArunagirinathar
    TalaAdi
    TraditionCarnatic Classical
    LanguageTamil

    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.

  • 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.

    FieldDetails
    ArtistsAlathur Brothers
    FormTiruppavai
    ComposerAndal
    TraditionCarnatic Classical / Tamil Devotional
    TypeVocal

    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.

  • 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.

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    RagaKalyani
    FormThillana
    TalaAdi
    TraditionCarnatic Classical
    TypeVocal

    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.

  • 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.

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    RagaSindhu Bhairavi
    CompositionSundareswara
    TalaAdi
    TraditionCarnatic Classical
    TypeVocal

    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.

  • 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.

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    RagaSaveri
    FormTaanam Pallavi
    TalaTisra Triputa
    TraditionCarnatic Classical
    TypeVocal

    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.

  • 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.

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    RagaMukhari
    ComposerSwati Tirunal
    CompositionSaraseeruhasana
    TalaAdi
    TraditionCarnatic 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.

  • 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.”

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    RagaSama
    ComposerTyagaraja
    CompositionSantamu Leka
    TalaAdi
    TraditionCarnatic 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.

  • Raga Salagabhairavi

    About the Raga

    Raga Salagabhairavi is a Carnatic raga with a graceful and melodic character, used in both kritis and lighter classical compositions. It is generally associated with the Kharaharapriya family of ragas. Tyagaraja’s “Padavini” is a well-known composition in this raga.

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    RagaSalagabhairavi
    ComposerTyagaraja
    CompositionPadavini
    TalaAdi
    TraditionCarnatic Classical

    About the Artist

    The Alathur Brothers, Alathur Srinivasa Iyer and Alathur Sivasubramania Iyer, were one of the celebrated vocal duos of 20th-century Carnatic music, known for their precise coordination and traditional repertoire.