CARNATIC INSTRUMENTAL | DR. N. RAMANI | FLUTE - 04 | JUKEBOX

Dr. Natesan Ramani (born 1934) commonly known as N. Ramani or N. Flute Ramani, is an eminent Indian Carnatic flautist. Ramani is also credited for introducing the long flute in Carnatic music. Ramani was born in Tiruvarur, a city in Tamil Nadu which is honoured by its association with the Trinity of Carnatic music. Ramani was born into a family of flautists. Ramani first learnt music from his grandfather, Sri Aazhiyur Narayanaswami Iyer, a well known flute artist and singer himself. Aware of young Ramani's keen interest in the Carnatic flute, Ramani's initiation to Carnatic music began at the age of five. Ramani performed his very first concert at the age of 8. The turning point in Ramani's career was when he became a disciple of his maternal uncle and eminent flautist, the late T. R. Mahalingam (known more commonly as "Flute Mali"), who first popularised the Carnatic flute in Indian music. By the age of 11 years, Ramani accompanied his guru T. R. Mahalingam in a concert for the first time In 1945, Ramani performed his first concert on All India Radio. Following Ramani's first concert at the Madras Music Academy in 1956, at the age of 22, Ramani had reached the highest point in his career and become an artist of international fame, and his concerts became a regular feature. Ramani started the "Ramani Academy of Flute", and has trained more than 50 disciples. Some of the highlights include the Sangeetha Kalanidhi, awarded by the Music Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award for the year 2007 given by The Indian Fine arts Society, Chennai, the Sangeetha Acharya award from Wasser College, US, the honorary citizenship status in Maryland, Ohio, US, and the Padma Shri Award from the President of India. He holds an honorary Cultural Doctorate from The World University of Arizona. Dr. Natesan Ramani (born 1934) commonly known as N. Ramani or N. Flute Ramani, is an eminent Indian Carnatic flautist. Ramani is also credited for introducing the long flute in Carnatic music. Ramani was born in Tiruvarur, a city in Tamil Nadu which is honoured by its association with the Trinity of Carnatic music. Ramani was born into a family of flautists. Ramani first learnt music from his grandfather, Sri Aazhiyur Narayanaswami Iyer, a well known flute artist and singer himself. Aware of young Ramani's keen interest in the Carnatic flute, Ramani's initiation to Carnatic music began at the age of five. Ramani performed his very first concert at the age of 8. The turning point in Ramani's career was when he became a disciple of his maternal uncle and eminent flautist, the late T. R. Mahalingam (known more commonly as "Flute Mali"), who first popularised the Carnatic flute in Indian music. By the age of 11 years, Ramani accompanied his guru T. R. Mahalingam in a concert for the first time In 1945, Ramani performed his first concert on All India Radio. Following Ramani's first concert at the Madras Music Academy in 1956, at the age of 22, Ramani had reached the highest point in his career and become an artist of international fame, and his concerts became a regular feature. Ramani started the "Ramani Academy of Flute", and has trained more than 50 disciples. Some of the highlights include the Sangeetha Kalanidhi, awarded by the Music Academy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award for the year 2007 given by The Indian Fine arts Society, Chennai, the Sangeetha Acharya award from Wasser College, US, the honorary citizenship status in Maryland, Ohio, US, and the Padma Shri Award from the President of India. He holds an honorary Cultural Doctorate from The World University of Arizona. Tracks List: 1. Namami 00:00 2. Oora Joopu 06:07 3. Swara Raga Sudha 11:19 4. Venkataramana 30:43 5. Thaye Yesoda 34:27 6. Nanati 42:17 7. Jagadhodaraana 47:11 8. Devaki 54:01 Track Details ------------------- ► Track - Namami Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Krishnaswami ► Track - Oora Joopu Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Thyagaraja ► Track - Swara Raga Sudha Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Thyagaraja ► Track - Venkataramana Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Papanasam Sivan ► Track - Thaye Yesoda Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer ► Track - Nanati Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Annamacharya ► Track - Jagadhodaraana Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Purandaradasar ► Track - Devaki Artist - Dr.N.Ramani Lyr & Comp - Purandaradasar Label - Vani Recording Co For More Visit us at   / inreco.hindusthan      / janaganain      / thevintageglory      / classicalcarnatic      / goldenhitsongs     / inrhind   http://www.janagana.in/ http://digital.janagana.in http://blog.janagana.in