Tamil Nadu boasts a rich heritage of folk and tribal instruments, many with roots in Sangam literature. Uncommon Instruments Awareness Day sheds light on unique instruments like the Lambadi flute, ...
When musician Tharun Sekar built his first yaazh, he wasn’t just recreating an ancient Tamil instrument; he was unknowingly striking the first note of a cultural revival. In less than a year that ...
You may be familiar with instruments like sitar, veena, tabla, harmonium, and even the tanpura. But do you really think you know your country and its music? This article will open your eyes to the ...
CHENNAI: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, on Monday, released 16 books published by the Publications Division of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, covering eminent Tamil scholars, ...
The Ravanahatha is one of the oldest bowed string instruments in the world. It is made from a coconut shell resonator, a bamboo neck, and a horsehair bow. This combination produces a raw, haunting ...