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EVENTS
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Fete De La Musique - World Music Day, 2021
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Fete de la Musique is internationally celebrated as world music day on 21st June. This year the the "Voyage of the Drum" aims at bringing together the member cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in cooperation to share the ways in which the drum is a cross-cultural form of human expression and cultural heritage. Presenting the artists:
Mr. Anirudh Athreya - Kanjira Ms. M. Amrithavarshini - Thavil Mr. Velu Aasan - Parai Mr. Vikku Vinayakram and Mr. Umashankar - Ghatam Check out the video here! Facebook: fb.watch/v/1dLY67Zl-/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5QxXCB409M&t=13s |
CORONAVAI JEYIPPOM: ISAIVANI & GAANA MUTHU
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Gaana Muthu is a very well known name in this genre and is the voice behind the song - Puli Manga Pulip.
Isaivani is one of the first women to perform Gaana music professionally and recognised by the BBC 100 women awards for her achievements in the year 2020. |
CORONAVAI JEYIPPOM: MRS JANAKI (ABHISHEK KUMAR)
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Abhishek Kumar is a young stand up comedian based out of Chennai. He is well known for portraying his alter ego 'Mrs. Janaki' - stereotypical matriculation teacher, through an animoji character. He has also been featured in the Amazon Original - Comicstaan - Semma comedy pa. His content covers a wide range of topics—from online classes and nepotism to Chinese products and the solar eclipse.
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CORONAVAI JEYIPPOM: SIMRAN SIVAKUMAR
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This series presents Simran Sivakumar, who is a Bharatanatyam artist from Chennai. Simran is known for her experimental creativity with the form, that has given a different dimension to it. Here, she explains a few steps with a semi classical base that people can follow along with her. The aim is to reduce the stress amongst people through movement.
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CORONAVAI JEYIPPOM: CHINNAPONNU KUMAR
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The artist in this video is a popular folk singer - Chinnaponnu Kumar, who has lent her voice to many hits in film music including the famous "Naaku Mooka". She has also been a recipient of the Kannadasan Award for best folk song in Tamil film. She has incorporated her message into her singing in order to create awareness about the Covid 19 situation and urging people to get vaccinated.
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PONGAL THIRUVIZHA 2021
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Chennai UCCN is delighted to present a Pongal special TV program with Star Vijay, powered by Aanmajothi.
Witness young and upcoming artists perform Tamil Nadu's traditional art forms such as Periya Bommal Attam, Marakaal Attam, and more! On 15 and 16 January 2021 from 6.30 to 7 am IST |
LEIRIA CHRISTMAS STREET FESTIVAL 2020
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Chennai UCCN goes international yet again.
This time, to the city of Leiria in Portugal, for Christmas! All through the month of December, we had some soulful music from Chennai play the streets of Leiria, along with music from over 35 cities from across the globe! We are delighted to have had Chennai’s very own Contemporary-Classic Fusion Band - STACCATO present their newly released song “Aazhi Mazhai Kanna” at the LEIRIA (PORTUGAL) CHRISTMAS STREET FESTIVAL 2020. |
BEETHOVEN 250 CELEBRATIONS
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For Beethoven’s 250th Birth Anniversary, Chennai UCCN is proud to collaborate with and feature KM MUSIC Conservatory.
Watch KM Music Conservatory represent Chennai with Beethoven's compositions on the international stage for a 7 hour marathon music festival featuring 15 music cities from across the globe, organized by the UNESCO Cities of Music and #WeRCulture. Don’t miss this specially curated programme, with an exclusive segment of Beethoven compositions, featuring KM’s in-house artistes - Rijul Chakraborty, Bhavani Anantha Subramanian, Dharun Annadurai and Adam Greig! Date & Time Dec 17th (Thursday) 3.30 pm onwards Venue Unesco Cities of Music Facebook page And Music Export Poland - YouTube Channel. |
THIRAIYUM THESIYAMUM - GANDHI JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS 2020
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Thiraiyum Thesiyamum - Gandhi Jayanthi 2020 Subhasree Thanikachalam, Santhosh Subramaniam & Jayabhargavi
To commemorate the 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we present Thirayum Thesiyamum - Celebrating Gandhiji and the Nationalist sentiment in the popular media of Cinema and theatre by Subhasree Thanikachalam, and the musicians - Santhosh Subramaniam and Jayabhargavi
On Sunday, 4th October 2020 On our Facebook and Youtube pages. |
FETE DE LA MUSIQUE - WORLD MUSIC DAY
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Chennai UCCN is delighted to partake in Fête de la Musique - A 20 hour plus online global music festival organized by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) Cities of Music.
We invite you to watch a 45 minute Cultural Bonanza of Chennai on this online World Stage produced by Aanmajothi. We are elated to feature the following artists: Nagaswaram - by Mylai Karthikeyan, Parai Attam by Jenny Bharathi and Muthamizh Selvi, Gaana Music by Muniyamma, Muthu and Senthamizh, and a cross-genre lec-dem by musician and musicologist - Dr. Sriram Parasuram. On 21st June 2020 (Sunday) at 3.30 pm IST at this link - https://youtu.be/6LbC-yYK3Zk |
THURSDAYS WITH THE GURU SERIES
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EPISODE 11
This week, we feature
Dr. Ambika Kameshwar, founder-director RASA, Bharatanatyam exponent and vocalist, in conversation with her daughter and disciple Ms Poorna Sooraj. Watch Dr Ambika as she shares her journey, experiences and her life’s calling of teaching music, theatre and Bharathanatyam to children with special needs. On Thursday, 20 August 2020 At 5 pm. Premiering on our online platforms - Facebook Premiere, Youtube, and Instagram. |
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EPISODE 10
For our 10th episode we present the Bharathanatyam exponent - Smt Priya Murle who speaks with Smt Sasirekha Balasubramanian about her journey with her Guru Prof. Sudharani Raghupathy.
Watch the episode premiere on - Thursday, August 6th 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and Youtube |
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EPISODE 9
For our 9th episode we feature Sangeeta Isvaran, who is a Bharathanatyam Exponent, founder of the Wind Dancers Trust, and Director of Katradi Initiative.
Watch Sangeeta as she speaks about her journey with her Gurus and her work with Katradi Foundation. The episode will premiere on - Thursday, 30 July 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and Youtube |
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EPISODE 8
Our 8th episode titled 'Bharathiar - The Universal Guru' is a tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi.
This episode features Sri Isaikkavi Ramanan in conversation with Kalaimamani Sri Rajkumar Bharathi (Great grandson of Bharathiar), Kadarkarai Sri Matthavilasam Angadam, Smt Dharma and Sri SBS Raman, and Vanavil Sri K Ravi Watch the episode on Thursday, 16 July 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and Youtube |
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EPISODE 7
For our 7th episode of Thursdays with the Guru, we present Dr. Sriram Parasuram - leading musician and musicologist, who speaks about his Guru - Sri T Viswanathan, the legendary Carnatic flautist and scion of the Veenai Dhanammal family.
Watch the episode on Thursday, July 9th 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and Youtube |
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EPISODE 6
For our 6th episode, we feature P Thilagavathi , a rising star in the Kattaikkuttu world, and a woman artiste in the traditionally male-dominated art-form.
Watch the episode on Thursday, 25th June 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and Youtube |
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EPISODE 5
This week, we feature the legendary danseuse
Dr Padma Subrahmanyam, with her family and disciples - Dr. Gayatri Kannan and Mahati Kannan, in conversation with the multi-faceted Tamil poet, orator, and musician - Sri Isaikkavi Ramanan Watch the episode on Thursday, 11 June 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and YouTube |
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EPISODE 4
For the 4th episode of 'Thursdays with the Guru', we present the violin Duo - Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi, the children and disciples of Violin Maestro Lalgudi G Jayaraman. Carrying the torch of the Lalgudi Bani, they present the legacy, and music passed down to them.
Watch the episode on Thursday, 4 June 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and YouTube |
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EPISODE 3
For the 3rd episode of 'Thursdays with the Guru', we present the history and legacy of the legendary Smt T Balasaraswati and Lakshmi Knight by Sri Aniruddha Knight and disciples.
Music - Sri Tiruvarur Girish of the same lineage. Watch the episode on Thursday, 28 May 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and YouTube |
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EPISODE 2
For the 2nd episode of 'Thursdays with the Guru', we present the 3 generation legacy of Villupattu artistes - 'Kalaimamani' Kavignar Subbu Arumugam , Smt. Bharathi Thirumagan and Dr. S Thirumagan, with Sri T Kalaimagan.
Watch the episode on Thursday, 21 May 2020 at 5 pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere Instagram and YouTube |
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EPISODE 1
Thursdays with the Guru - is a weekly series in collaboration with The Hindu Tamil and produced by Aanmajothi, where we feature eminent Gurus and their disciples to celebrate their style and legacy.
For the 1st episode, we have Smt. Nithyashree Mahadevan and Smt. Lalitha Sivakumar. family and disciples of the legendary Sangita Kalanidhi Smt DK Pattammal. Watch the episode on Thursday, 14 May 2020, at 5pm On our online platforms - Facebook Premiere, Youtube, and |
CONCERTS AT THE PARK SERIES
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For our next programme for the Concerts at the Park Series, we present ‘Marakkaal Kuchi Attam’ by Loyola Art and Literary Student Unit.
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VENUE
Mathur MMDA Park DATE 15th February, 2020 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm DURATION 60 mins (approx) |
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For our next programme for the Concerts at the Park Series, we present ‘Park-u Kulle Pongal Thiruvizha’. An evening of Mayilattam, Karagattam, and Thappatam,
By Thangai T.G Raju Graamiya Kalaikuzhu |
VENUE
Thirunagar Park (Villivakkam) DATE 11th Jan 2020 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm DURATION 75 mins (approx) |
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For our next programme for the Concerts at the Park Series, we present ‘Gujili Paatu’ by Monali Bala and Nivedita Louis
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VENUE
My Lady's Garden Park (Near Ripon Building) Sydenham's Road, Periyamet, Chennai DATE 14th December 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm DURATION 60 mins (approx) |
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For our next programme for the Concerts at the Park Series, we present ‘Kalai Ilakkiya Thiruvizha’ by Loyola Art and Literary Student Unit.
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Porur Park (TCG Park), Mount Poonamallee Road, Chennai - 600116 DATE 24th November 2019 (Sunday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm DURATION 75 mins (approx) |
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For our next concert in the park, we present 'Folk Music and Popular Tunes' by the band ‘On the Streets of Chennai.’
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Haddows Road Park, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034 DATE 9th November 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm DURATION 75 mins (approx) |
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For our next event, we present
‘Excerpts from Short Stories authored by Thoppil Mohamed Meeran’ Translated and Read By Prabha Sridevan, who will be accompanied on the Sitar by CH Eshwar Rao. The programme will have a Parai Attam and a Tamil Theatre performance by Mei KalaiKoodal. |
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Independence Day Park Corporation School Road, Lake Area, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034 DATE October 19th, 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm DURATION 60 Minutes (approx) |
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For our next programme, we present
‘Thevarattam and Oyilattam' By The Folk Repertory lead by Sri Kannan Kumar. |
VENUE
Jai Nagar Park 1st Main Road, Jai Nagar, Arumbakkam DATE September 28th, 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm DURATION 90 Minutes (approx) |
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For our next event, we present
‘Lakkshya’ - A Violin duet of folk and classical traditions influencing popular music. By Ila Sangeetha Diliip and KJ Diliip Percussion by S. Sunil. |
VENUE
Mayor Sundar Rao Park, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore DATE September 28th, 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm DURATION 90 Minutes (approx) |
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Our next performance is a scintillating 'Gaana and Folk' Medley Concert by TV Fame - Playback Singer 'Guru' Ayyadurai and troupe, to be held on September 21st 2019 at Murasolimaran Park, Perambur.
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Murasolimaran Park, Perambur DATE September 21st, 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm DURATION 90 Minutes (approx) |
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Our next performance is a unique Thol Paavai Koothu Bommalattam (Traditional shadow puppetry) performance to be held on September 14th, 2019. The performance will centre around the ‘Ramayana’ and will be presented by 5th generation Thol Paavai Koothu Bommalattam artiste, Dasavatharam movie fame ‘KalaiThottam’ A. Selvaraja and party.
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VENUE
Sivan Park, KK Nagar DATE September 14th, 2019 (Saturday) TIME 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm DURATION 90 Minutes (approx) |
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For our next event, we present "Vilimbin Oligal" - A photography exhibition and Parai Attam Performance by team Madras Marabinar, Department of Journalism and Communication, University of Madras.
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VENUE
River View Park, Kotturpuram DATE August 31st, 2019 (Saturday) TIME Morning Session - 6:00 am to 10:00 am Evening Session - 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
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For our next event, we have a Kattaikkuttu performance by Sri Krishna Kattaikkuttu Kuzhu headed by the first female Kattaikkuttu artiste, Ms. P. Thilagavathi. |
VENUE Natesan Park, Venkatanarayana Road, T. Nagar DATE August 10th, 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. DURATION 90 mins (approx) |
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Our next performance is a traditional VilluPattu performance to be held on July 27th, 2019 (Saturday). This performance, themed "Park-u Kulle VilluPattu" will be presented by award winning artistes ‘Kalaichudarmani’ Smt. Bharathi Thirumugan and ‘Yuvakala Bharathi’ Sri. T. Kalaimagan and party. |
VENUE Arignar Anna Park, Cemetery Road, Royapuram DATE July 27th, 2019 (Saturday) TIME 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. DURATION 90 mins (approx) |
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Our first performance is a unique combination of the beautiful South Indian tradition of the Nagaswaram presented by Vada iIluppai S Anandan, followed by a dance presentation by the students of Kalakshetra Foundation, which includes a mixture of Bharathanatyam, Suppada and Santhal folk dances. The highlight of the program is the percussion presentation with the city's well known Parai artistes.
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VENUE
The Tower Park, Anna Nagar DATE Saturday, 20th July, 2019 TIME 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm DURATION 90 Minutes (approx) |