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Documentary on chenda maestro Mattannur Sankarankutty to be released

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Mattannur Shankarankutty | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mattannur Baani, a documentary based on the life and legacy of chenda maestro Mattannur Sankarankutty, will be released on October 22. Produced by Sarvamangala Foundation and presented by the World Music Festival, the 51-minute documentary explores Sankarankutty’s enduring relationship with the chenda. It delves into his early […]

Young women artistes join veterans percussionists at a novel melappadam performance

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

[ad_1] Women today have a credible presence on the Kathakali stage, both as actors and vocalists. And a recent programme, where two young female singers teamed up with two senior percussion artistes and gurus, raised their profile still higher. Melappadam, a music-and-rhythm ensemble that precedes a Kathakali performance, had two young singers Deepa Palanad and […]