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One of the advantages of music programs like Idea Star Singer is that it brings back to our attention some songs we knew, but had forgotten. Two recent episodes percolated two such songs to our attention. Each of those songs bring joy to the listener. It also tells us that we are blessed to have [...]
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There was a time when Malayalam music had simple lyrics and simple music. Those were the days of Devarajan + Vayalar Ramavarma + P. Bhaskaran etc. Although I am not upto the idea of ‘only’ old is gold, I do agree with the factor that it is the simplicity of the lyrics and music that [...]
When music director G. Devarajan passed away recently, all the articles were talking about his association with Vayalar and the beautiful songs they made Yesduas sing. A little known fact is that Devarajan was responsible for grooming up the music director Johnson.Johnson started his career by singing in the female voice in ganamelas. Then he [...]
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