Durga viswanath is now a very famous artist with many albums,many kacheris,and ganamelas.Also her achivements are high.All this can be seen in durgas site
http://www.durgaviswanath.com
Let us see some of the durgas perfomance in ISS 2007(idea star singer 2007)

First a beautiful mix masala round

Arun gopan was one of the shining stars of ISS 2007. Many of uas liked this young medical student. His carefree nature and melodious sounds captivated many.Let us see some mesmerizing videos of this great singer.Also arun gopan acts in the movie Nayanam in a major role.

First a song from Malayalam Hits Round (kettu njan)including comments.

"Singing is my passion,Music is in my blood" says Sudheep Elayidom who is the talented singer from the Land of Aadi sankara.

An expert in both karnatic and light music, Sudheep often thrills and enchants the audience with his mesmeric singing.

This faculty of Cochin University of Science and Technology have the unique record of being the first in all classes he had studied,from first standard to M.Tech.He is often invited to share his talent from all over Kerala.

Pradeesh is a really really super singer. Let us watch this videos from superstar junior and see his songs.

Famous Carnatic musician Mavelikkara Prabhakara Varma has passed away. WE pay our heartfelt tribute to this Great Personality who has spent all his years pursuing music.
Mavelikkara prabhakara varma hails from Mavelikkara Kottaram where his formative years were marked by an unbridled passion for music. Born in 1928 to Chandra Prabha [daughter of Kerala Panini A. R Raja Raja Varma] and Rama Varma of Kilimanoor Palace, He has bagged many awards including Swathi puraskaram.

See the beautiful article by Umamaheswari on him at

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Wed, 2006-12-20 20:49. Events

Swati Sangeetholsavam

Annually Swati Sangeetholsavam is held here from 6 January to 13 January . The concert is open to the public. Obviously only the Compositions of the Maharaja are sung.

The following is the schedule of the swati sangeetholsavam 2007, it will be held at the royal residence of the maharaja:

Jan 06 Saturday Day : 1

6.pm Vocal : Sanjay Subrahmaniam
Violion : M R Gopinath
Mridangam : K Arun Prakash
Ghatam : S Kartick

Jan 07 Sun Kuthiramalika Day : 2

6pm Vocal : Prince Rama Varma

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Sun, 2006-12-24 15:30. Personalities
ragam bhoopalam

He belongs to the traditional family of musicians and served AIR as the program announcer for three decades. After retirement he found time to focus on his yet another passion that is painting- adding more color to his music. Meet Thiruvizha Jayasankar, the popular Nagaswaram artiste. Chembai Sangeetholsavam begins today with his concert, at the Chembai Trust Sreevaraham.

Submitted by bhawani on Fri, 2007-01-05 13:45. Other
The mizhavu the prime percussion instrument in the Koothu, Koodiyattam and Nangiyarkoothu performances, is the only major item on the stage besides the performer. The mizhavu traditionally played by the Nambiar is a large egg-shaped copper drum.

An avanadha (membranophone), the mouth of the pot is closed with tightly stretched calf leather. Earlier made of clay, the pot is placed within a wooden frame and

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Sun, 2006-12-24 21:44. Other
SUN kissed beaches, golden sands, swaying palms, heavenly cuisine thus went the description of Colachel and Muttam two years ago.
Now after Tsunami, the beaches appear haunted. A final summons in the form of tsunami, engulfed many dreams.
Like everybody else, Rajesh Shanmugham an upcoming musician, residing near Killipalam in Thiruvananthapuram was alos deply moved by the after effects of Tsunami. HE JOTTED HIS THOUGHTS, in the form of verses strung together like unending waves.

Submitted by UMAMAHESWARI on Sun, 2007-02-04 21:34. Sajeev Nampoothiri- B. Tech., MBA, is a different personality altogether. He is not after MNC s. His aim is to establish himself in the field of classical music. His mellifluous voice and strong foundation in carnatic music enabled him to be identified by the connoisseurs.