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One Ragam, Three Goddesses: Ilaiyaraaja's Musical Genius with Kalyani
In a unique musical analysis, we explore how Maestro Ilaiyaraaja used a single ragam, Kalyani, to compose three masterpieces for three different goddesses. Discover how he transformed the same musical scale to create the meditative devotion of "Janani Janani," the bright, ambitious melody of "Kalaivaaniye," and the playful joy of "Vandhaal Vandhaal." This is a deep dive into the genius of a composer who proves that a ragam is not just notes, but a living entity with its own s

Priya Parthasarathy
Sep 233 min read
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