Concert Details

Padma Shri Aruna Sairam, regarded as the Music Ambassador of India, has successfully taken Indian music to the global arena... Aruna Sairam has created and performed a dazzling range of South Indian classical music repertoire in varied spaces from intimate chamber settings and salon music concerts to large auditoria. (The Padma Shri is one of India’s civilian honours presented in recognition of distinguished contributions to Indian culture and society.) Her repertoire includes varying classical, semi-classical and folk music forms and genres in several languages. Her music has also provided sound for dance, film and television. By continuously interacting with international musicians, Aruna communicates through music that goes beyond geographic borders, regional contexts and cultural mores. She uses melody as a language of basic and refined human expression.

Song List

# Song Ragam Talam Composer
1 Virutham - Marghazi Thingal Nattai Adi Andal
2 Mariyaada Gaadayya Bhairavam Deshadi Thyagaraja
3 Namasivayam Vazhga Sabapathiku Abhogi Rupakam G. Bharathi
4 Vandanamu Sahana Adi Thyagaraja
5 Virutham - Sri Rangapura Vihara Brindavana Saranga Rupakam Vedantha Desikar
6 Kadanakuthuhala Ragapriye Kadanakuthuhalam Adi Pallavi (flute) Venkatarama Iyer
7 Kamalamba (Navaavarnam) Anandha Bhairavi Misra Chapu Muthuswami Dikshithar
8 Ena Gane Mukhari Adi Purandaradasa
9 Thaye Yashodha Todi Adi Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer
10 Brindavani Venu Bhaje Bhimplas Adi Bhanu Das
11 Oh Rama Nee Yamankalyani Adi Bhadrachala Ramadas
12 Ninrandha Mayil Onru Ragamalika Ooothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer
13 Gnana Basu Thodu Sai Bhajan
14 Enna Kavi Padinalum Nilamani Adi Anayampatti Adisesha Iyer
15 Bhagyada Lakshmi Sri Adi Purandaradasa
16 Thillana Gambira Nattai Adi Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer
17 Mangalam