Musical References in Tamil Lexicons Nikaṇṭ u-s or lexicons are collections of vocabulary lists as understood by the commentary of Cankaranamaccivāyar for the Nannūl,“கூட்டம் எனினும் நிகண்டு எனினும் ஒக்கும் (நன்னூல் 460)”. Nikaṇṭ u –s also contain key information and definitions pertaining Continue Reading …
Two Musical References in Māgha’s Śiśupālavadham Sanskrit literature of the genre of long poetry, known as mahākāvya is known for its elaborate, craft – detailed and ornate descriptions spanning multiple cantos. This genre, much like other works also contains a Continue Reading …
Sangita and Christianity – Dharmika Response Much has been written about the singing of Christian Compositions by some Carnatic Musicians that it does not warrant any repetition here. In the course of these arguments, some musicians and music historians have Continue Reading …