Sampradhaya 2012 was an event that marked the parampara folk music or music spanning generations on folk lore of the regions across India. Be it Gurbani of the north(Punjab), tillana of the south, popular bhajans like vaishnav janato and the kannada devotional bhaghyada lakshmi baramma...Shankar Mahadevan and Aruna Sairam sang them all and this musical rhapsody marked the fusion music flavours of a truly unique India.
Music that can move even non-kutcheri goers like my husband and me to stay tuned in silence at Narada Gaana Sabha, Chennai, and be present for the entire 3 hour show was magical moments rediscovered.
We felt the rhythm and the pulse being part of the audience and stayed affected by the sheer soul of their individual voices echoing even after the concert long being over.
Chennai is home to a distinctive food culture that is music to many a foodie's ears!! The crispy vadais floating on spicy and tangy rasam and sambar, with boondi on top, the ghee seasoned dollap of pongal that snuggles warm with smooth coconut chutney and the quintessential coffee or kaapi, sweet kesari and a whole menu for an evening tiffin outside of the hall at the canteen is a welcome feast prior to the main celebration!!
Unabashed and sitting pretty, we took in the whole aura of a music lover, of what it takes to be on an outing, specially in such a city and place where traditional/carnatic music (good food inclusive) is not just content matter on a brochure, but at the back of every musically inspired Chennaiite's mind.
Music that can move even non-kutcheri goers like my husband and me to stay tuned in silence at Narada Gaana Sabha, Chennai, and be present for the entire 3 hour show was magical moments rediscovered.
We felt the rhythm and the pulse being part of the audience and stayed affected by the sheer soul of their individual voices echoing even after the concert long being over.
Chennai is home to a distinctive food culture that is music to many a foodie's ears!! The crispy vadais floating on spicy and tangy rasam and sambar, with boondi on top, the ghee seasoned dollap of pongal that snuggles warm with smooth coconut chutney and the quintessential coffee or kaapi, sweet kesari and a whole menu for an evening tiffin outside of the hall at the canteen is a welcome feast prior to the main celebration!!
Unabashed and sitting pretty, we took in the whole aura of a music lover, of what it takes to be on an outing, specially in such a city and place where traditional/carnatic music (good food inclusive) is not just content matter on a brochure, but at the back of every musically inspired Chennaiite's mind.
