BrindaMukthi Exclusive I Smt T Muktha I Rare and Unheard I All India Radio Jukebox I Madras, 1990s

BrindaMukthi presents a rare All India Radio broadcast by Sangita Ratnakara Smt T Muktha (1914–2007), one of the foremost exponents of the illustrious Veena Dhanammal tradition. This carefully curated programme brings together a selection of compositions that reveal facets of her repertoire seldom encountered today, including several recordings that are presented here for the first time in her voice. More than a concert, this broadcast offers a rare glimpse into the musical world of an artist whose life was devoted to preserving one of Carnatic music's most refined aesthetic traditions. As the younger granddaughter and disciple of the legendary Veena Dhanammal, Smt T Muktha inherited a musical lineage that valued repose over brilliance, suggestion over display, and emotional depth over outward virtuosity. Her music was distinguished by an unhurried sense of time, exquisite attention to sahitya, and a profound sensitivity to the subtle shades of raga. Every phrase unfolded with quiet inevitability, allowing the music to breathe and reveal itself with remarkable naturalness. Unlike the increasingly expansive concert idiom of the twentieth century, Smt T Muktha remained steadfast in presenting compositions in their classical form. Her repertoire was drawn from the treasured inheritance of the family compositions of Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar, Sri Tyagaraja, Sri Syama Sastri, the Tanjore Quartet, Sri Kshetrayya and numerous padams and javalis that had been lovingly preserved across generations. True to her family ethos , she never sought to venture into Manodharma and restricted to raga alapanas which encapsulated the raga in its pristine beauty and Lakshana. This broadcast reflects that artistic philosophy beautifully. Alongside treasured classics are compositions seldom associated with Smt T Muktha's recorded legacy, including Muthuswami Dikshitar's Budhamaśrayāmi Satatam, Sri Subbaraya Sastry's Ninnu Sēvinchina and Sri Tyagaraja's Mōhana Rāma, the majestic Thōḍi Ādi Tāḷa Varnam Ēra Nāpai, and the evocative padam Ādi Yokka Yugamu of Sri Kshetrayya. Together, they broaden our understanding not only of Smt T Muktha's repertoire but also of the rich and varied musical inheritance preserved within the Veena Dhanammal tradition. Also noteworthy is the rare mangalam on Lord Subramanya sung especially in this tradition. BrindaMukthi offers this rare broadcast with reverence and gratitude, in the hope that these recordings continue to illuminate the timeless artistry of Smt T Muktha and the enduring musical ideals of the Veena Dhanammal family. Smt T Muktha - Vocal Smt Meera Sivaramakrishnan - Violin Sri Karaikudi K Jayaraman - Mridangam Recorded at All India Radio , Chennai studios and Sourced from the personal collections of Smt Vardhini Prem , granddaughter of Smt T Muktha. 00:00 - Opening Credits 00:06 - Varnam - Eranapai - Raga Thodi - Adi - Patnam Sri Subramania Iyer 05:12 - Kriti - Enthaveduko - Raga Saraswati Manohari - Desaadi - Sri Tyagaraja 08:42 - Kriti - Mohana Rama - Raga Mohanam - Adi - Sri Tyagaraja 19:17 - Kriti - Emi Neramu - Raga Sankarabharanam - Adi - Sri Tyagaraja 32:57 - Thani by Sri Karaikudi K Jayaraman 40:04 - Kriti - Ninnu Sevinchina - Raga Yadukulakambhoji - Misra Chpu - Sri Subbaraya Sastri 52:25 - AIR Announcements 52:40 - Kriti - Budhamasrayami Satatam - Raga Nattaikurinji - Misra Jhampa - Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar 57:16 - Padam - Adi Yokka Yugamu - Raga Kambhoji - Tisra Triputa - Sri Kshetrayya 58:08 - Mid Song AIR Announcement 58:15 - Padam - Adi Yokka Yugamu - Raga Kambhoji - Tisra Triputa - Sri Kshetrayya 1:06:16 - Javali - Vani Pondhu - Raga Kaanada - Rupaka - Dharmapuri Sri Subbarayar 1:09:58 - Mangalam Kumaresha - Raga Surutti - on Lord Muruga 1:11:07 - Mangala Raga - Madhyamavathi 1:11:53 - Closing Credits Note: This recording has been taken from Family archives. It does not claim ownership of the content whatsoever. Headphones are recommended for optimum sound quality. Curated by BrindaMukthi BrindaMukthi's Blog : https://brindamukthi.blogspot.com/ BrindaMukthi's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/brindamukth... BrindaMukthi's YouTube Channel :    / @brindamukthi   BrindaMukthi's Facebook Page :   / brindamukthi