Guided sessions, workshops, and listening experiences for Carnatic music enthusiasts. From beginner Geethams to advanced Raga Alapana — learn at your own pace with curated resources.
Structured pathways from beginner to advanced — each linked to the corresponding curriculum pages on Raga Sangrah.
A companion podcast to shivkumar.org/music and the YouTube channel by an amateur and hobbyist for fellow amateurs. Explores compositions: word-by-word meanings and musical aesthetics (gamakas etc.) to promote music appreciation.
Carnatic Music Podcast — Compositions & Aesthetics
Shiv Kumar
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This podcast explores details about Carnatic compositions: word-by-word meanings and musical aesthetics (gamakas etc.) as seen by a fellow amateur to promote music appreciation. It is a complement to the shivkumar.org/music website and YouTube channel.
Listen to a podcast episode while following along with the notation on the corresponding Raga Sangrah page. The word-by-word meanings help you understand the devotional and poetic content of each composition.
Live and recorded sessions — register your interest to be notified.
An in-depth exploration of Bhairavi — its characteristic phrases, famous compositions, and why it is the raga of farewell.
A practical session on Adi Tala — counting, clapping, and applying it to Geethams and Varnams.
A guided listening session through all five Pancharatna Kritis with commentary on raga, tala, and lyrical content.
Trusted external resources for self-learners — websites, YouTube channels, and reference databases.
An amateur's exploration of Carnatic compositions — word-by-word meanings, musical aesthetics, and gamaka analysis. A companion resource to this website.
Video lectures and demonstrations on Carnatic music compositions, raga exploration, and music appreciation for self-learners.
The definitive reference for Carnatic raga-lakshana and notated compositions by Subbarama Dikshitar. Available online via ibiblio.org.
Comprehensive database of Carnatic ragas, compositions, and artists. Useful for cross-referencing Janya ragas and their Melakarta parents.