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Musings on Music
a handy music diary for writing notation by S.Rajam
Text by S.Rajam, Text assisted by "Garland" Rajagopalan, Illustration by S.Rajam

Composers


PURANDARADASA - Father of Carnatic Music System: (1484-1564)

A pioneer in bhakthi cult & a brilliant, popular composer. His compositions inspired Tyagaraja & others.

Hailed as the Pitamaha (father) of music , he united philosophy, poetry & music in his compositions. He laid great stress on Mayamalavagaula (scale) & systematised the early lessons in music. Born in Purandaragarh near poona to a rich banker, Varadappa Naik, he was initially a miser & without any generous thought. But later, he had a change of mind & was involved in various charitable activities. He was well versed in Sanskrit & music. His compositions are called Devarnamas. They have the essence of bhakthi & melody. His mudra was Purandara.


From Musings on Music - a handy music diary for writing notation by S.Rajam
Text by S.Rajam, Text assisted by "Garland" Rajagopalan, Illustration by S.Rajam