Thaikkundam Bridge
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A lot to the delight of NCR’s music lovers, the Gods relented because the incessant rains stopped throughout the weekend guaranteeing smoothing crusing for the sixth version of the Radio 93.5 Purple FM’s South Facet Story on the Capital’s Indira Gandhi Stadium.
The annual competition, in print partnership with The Hindu, lined up glorious performers and none disenchanted the viewers. Among the many splendid performances, famous Carnatic musician, writer, and activist, TM Krishna’s was glorious. It was uncommon, as Krishna himself remarked, for a classical performer to be made part of a competition devoted to a distinct style of music. But, this soulful singer mesmerized the kids searching for and soaking modern music.
Krishna sang famous 19th Century Tamil author Subramania Bharati’s poem on ladies’s empowerment and verses by Kerala’s religious reformer Sree Narayana Guru. His rendition of Muthuswami Dikshitar’s songs impressed by Western orchestral music performed by British bands 200 years in the past, had the listeners in raptures. He ended with a superb rendition of the well-known patriotic Bangla tune ‘Dhana Dhanya Pushpa Bhara’ by poet Dwijendralal Ray. The fast-paced jugalbandi between his accompanying ghatam and mridangam artists and solo items by the violinist had the viewers utterly hooked.
T M Krishna
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The 2-day occasion on August 31 and September 1 commenced with Khatija Rehman rendering songs in her mellifluous voice, which included ‘Ulagam Oru Naal’, ‘Anbendra Mazhaiyilae’ and ‘Latika’s Theme’. She was adopted by Sean Roldan & Associates who elevated the tempo, getting the group all charged up. They carried out songs that included ‘Maya’, ‘Mandira’ and a quantity from their new album.
The charming rendition of ‘Bhagavathi’ in Malayalam suffused with highly effective lyrics and heavy instrumental music by Sithara’s Mission Malabaricus supplied a rousing begin for this group. The lead singer, Sithara Krishnakumar, subsequent sang her ever-popular ‘Rithu’which had the group becoming a member of her. She additionally sang ‘Kadha’ and ‘Arutharuth, Arutharuth’ amongst different numbers.
The gang was then handled to some exhilarating vocals, guitar taking part in and drumming by Agam The Band. They swayed and sang because the group belted out ‘Celestial Nymph’, ‘Rangapura Vihara’, ‘Boat Music’ and ‘Koothu Over Espresso’ amongst different tracks.
Sithara’s Mission Malabaricus
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Nithya Mammen set the ball rolling on the second day with ‘Chinnamma’, a cool quantity adopted by her debut playback tune ‘Nee Himamazhayayi’. With a powerful voice and excellent music to again it, she had the viewers rooting for her. She additionally sang the favored ‘Jo Bheji Thi Duaa’from the film Shanghai initially sung by Arijit Singh and Nandini Sarkar.
The Kannada rapper and singer All Okay took the stage after Mammen with the tune ‘Naavu Final Bench’from the 2017 Kannada movie Faculty Kumar. Different numbers by him have been ‘Don’t Fear’, ‘Jai Ganesha’ and the peppy ‘Maramman Disco’, apart from others.
Maalavika Sundar got here subsequent to belt a number of numbers together with ‘Nee Ennai Vittu Pota’, a poignant tune about break-up, the peppy ‘Akka Nee Enga Pora’ and her newest tune ‘Poti’ launched on Sunday. Her spectacular stage presence ensured the viewers’s full consideration.
The gang had their need fulfilled as their favorite, Job Kurian appeared with a megaphone on the stage. The songs which got here in speedy succession have been all backed by his highly effective vocals and naturally implausible guitar items. The group had a large crowd dancing, singing and swaying to songs like ‘Padayatra’ and others.
With the viewers energized to the brim, Arivu & The Ambassa took over. They saved the tempo going, taking it to a different degree with songs like ‘Tamil Vazhthu’, ‘Valliamma’, and ‘Really feel Like A Panther’. Arivu, who lined all the size of the stage, saved the listeners engaged within the present.
The finale of the occasion was offered by Thaikkudam Bridge who took the spectators to the zenith. Their numbers have been peppy, musical and linked so properly with spectators that everybody, regardless of an extended night, had sufficient zest and power to clap and dance.
The competition venue had many stalls serving South Indian delectable delicacies and drinks, promoting handicrafts, and a gajra counter.
(The Hindu was the print accomplice for South Facet Story by Radio 93.5 Purple FM)
Printed – September 04, 2024 07:46 pm IST
