‘Voice of a generation’ (Part 4)

Chapter 2 The Sanketi origin Ranjani Govind Photos by Rudrapatnam S. Ramakanth R.K. Srikantan belongs to a community called Sanketi in Karnataka. Known for the community’s role in serving the cause of music and fine arts for hundreds of years, Sanketis in the State...

Interview with Guru Sri Sathyanarayana Raju

A passionate dancer recollects his journey - Ranjani Govind In the backdrop of the rare ‘male dance fest’ steered by Bharatanatya expert Sathyanarayana Raju’s dance institution, ‘Samskruthi’ on July 8 & 9,  we catch up with the dancer for an extended chat on...

‘Voice of a generation’ (Part 3)

Chapter 1 (contd) Luminaries of Rudrapatna Ranjani Govind  Photos by Rudrapatnam S. Ramakanth Rudrapatna, the small village on the banks of the river Kaveri (Hassan district) in Karnataka is known for its rich musical heritage. It was known to be an abode of Veda,...

‘Voice of a generation’ (Part 2)

Chapter 1 (contd) Rudrapatna - Karnataka’s green and music belt Ranjani Govind  Photos by Rudrapatnam S. Ramakanth The scene now... Well, what remains now? Do these practitioners continue with their assigned tasks or have they forayed into greener professions that...

‘Voice of a generation’ – (Part 1)

Chapter 1 Rudrapatna - Karnataka’s green and music belt Ranjani Govind  Photos by Rudrapatnam S. Ramakanth This is the land of Cauvery, the river flowing in a copious stream, melodious in its rhythm, the waves gently sluicing on to the lush green shores, the...