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Vol. XLVIII · No. 134 · Established 1978 · Founded by K.B. Ganapathy
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135th Ramotsava of Ramabhyudaya Sabha: Day-5 - Embodying the essence of tradition

Seasoned vocalist Vid. Vijay Siva sang on the fifth day of the music series of Sri Ramabhyudaya Sabha at Alammana Choultry in Srirampet. He was accompanied by Vid. Prabhat Gokhale lending vocal…

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Published April 13, 2025 · 2 min read
135th ramotsava of ramabhyuday

Seasoned vocalist Vid. Vijay Siva sang on the fifth day of the music series of Sri Ramabhyudaya Sabha at Alammana Choultry in Srirampet. He was accompanied by Vid. Prabhat Gokhale lending vocal support, Vid. Sandeep Ramachandran on violin, Vid. N.C. Bharadwaj on mridanga and Vid. G.S. Ramanujam on ghata.

Vijay Siva’s music is noted for its classical content, his unstinted devotion to tradition, his wholehearted commitment to the cause of music and clear diction. Torch-bearer of the legendary vocalist D.K.Jayaraman/ D.K. Pattammal bani, Vijay Siva never compromises on classicism. He is a traditionalist to the core. Nowhere in the concert was seen running after the swaras with complicated mathematical calculations, frills or fancies or speedy renditions ignoring the lyrics. The lyrics and the bhava in the lyrics were given utmost importance, which made the concert an evocative and blissful experience.

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