On Dec. 3, which was the second day of the 30th JSS Music Conference held at Navajyoti Sabhangana, Saraswathipuram, Ramakrishnan Murthy from Chennai delivered an evening that balanced tradition with thoughtful invention. His voice, warm, steady and unforced-acted as the thought-line: never showy, always musical. He chose repertoire that showcased both lyrical depth and improvisational…
Mother-Daughters trio Rangavidhipraveshika : A historic evening of Bharatanatyam
December 13, 2025Mysuru witnessed an extraordinary moment when Karnataka Kalathilaka Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy, along with Gayana Gandharva Dr. R.S. Nandakumar, Natyacharya Vid. R. Kannan, Guru K. Sandesh Bhargav and guest of honour Natyacharya Prof. K. Ramamurthy Rao, rose in standing ovation applauding the exceptional mother-daughters trio — Dr. K. Poornima (Mother), Dr. Prarthana Y. Gowda and Vandana…
Mridanga Taranga… Where Rhythm became Raga
December 3, 202567th Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan Music Concerts in Mysuru Prasar Bharati and Ministry of Culture came together with the Director General, Akashvani, to present 67th Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan at city’s Ganabharathi auditorium on the 23rd of this month. The evening featured two concerts — a mridanga concert ‘Mridanga Taranga’ by city’s well-known mridangist H.L. Shivashankar Swamy…
Karnataka Ganakala Parishat hosts Musicians’ Meet in Mysuru
November 17, 2025Karnataka Ganakala Parishat, in association with Ganabharathi, celebrated its 54th Senior Musicians’ Conference and 36th Young Musicians’ Conference in Mysuru from Nov. 5 to 9 at Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kala Vedike. The Senior Musicians’ Conference was presided over by the eminent flautist and scholar Vidwan C.A. Shreedhara, while the Young Musicians’ Conference was led by the…
Scholarly approach, rich manodharma
November 12, 2025Raaga Music Academy, in collaboration with Bhagini Seva Samaja, presented its monthly concert at BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram on Oct. 18. The evening offered a fine classical treat by Vid. N.R. Prashanth, accompanied by C.V. Shruthi on violin, B.S. Prashanth on mridanga and Raghunandan Vyasa Rao on ghata. Prashanth, one of our most accomplished vocalists…
Bamboo Melody Raagas’ Krishnaarpanam Series: A Guru-Shishya Presentation
November 4, 2025Young Rakesh Sudhir is a devoted disciple of Vid. A.V. Prakash, the late flute maestro of Mysuru. Having imbibed the pristine classicism and grace of his Guru’s style, Rakesh now carries forward this legacy with deep commitment. Through his music school, Bamboo Melody Raagas, he not only trains aspiring flautists but also provides them a…
Bhagini Raaga Sourabha: A celebration of Classical Music
October 30, 2025Bhagini Raaga Sourabha’ is the flagship concert series of Raaga Music Academy, now presented in collaboration with BSS Vidyodaya. The series has found its new home in the serene and aesthetically designed auditorium of BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram. The second concert in this series took place recently, featuring an enchanting classical vocal recital by Vidu….
Moonlight Music at Suttur Mutt: A Mesmerising Jugalbandhi
October 28, 2025On the evening of Oct. 7, under the calm glow of moonlight, Suttur Mutt, at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city, hosted its 284th concert as part of its ongoing Moonlight Music series. The night featured a captivating Jugalbandhi between two virtuosos: Vid. Kumaresh on violin and Vid. Pravin Godkhindi on the flute. They…
Grandeur of the Mysore Violin Legacy
September 18, 2025On the serene evening of Aug. 24, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysuru, transformed into a sanctum of melody as the young violin virtuosos Sumanth Manjunath and Malavi Manjunath mesmerised a packed audience with a performance that radiated brilliance, creativity and heartfelt artistry. Proud inheritors of the legendary Mysore violin tradition, the siblings reaffirmed their stature…
Samaagama 2025: A grand celebration of dance and devotion in city
September 17, 2025Samaagama 2025, the annual Bharatanatyam Festival, which was presented by Nruthyathi Kalaashaale on Aug. 30 and 31, transformed Ganabharathi’s Ramagovinda Kalavedike auditorium into a vibrant hub of rhythm, devotion and artistry over the weekend. The festival, marking the sixth anniversary of the Academy founded by Anusha Varun, drew art-lovers in large numbers, offering two unforgettable…















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