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EVENTS

​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:
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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
​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)
​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.

CORONAVAI JEYIPPOM: SIMRAN SIVAKUMAR
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.

CORONAVAI JEYIPPOM: CHINNAPONNU KUMAR
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.

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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Watch the episode on 
Thursday, 11 June 2020 at 5 pm
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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.
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Watch the episode on 
Thursday, 4 June 2020 at 5 pm
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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.
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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. 
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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
​Instagram



CONCERTS AT THE PARK SERIES

February 2020
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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.
VENUE
Mathur MMDA Park 
DATE
15th February, 2020 (Saturday)
TIME
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
DURATION
60 mins (approx)

January 2020
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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)

DECEMBER 2019
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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
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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NOVEMBER 2019
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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.
VENUE
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.’
​VENUE
Haddows Road Park,
Nungambakkam, 
Chennai - 600034
DATE
9th November 2019 (Saturday)
TIME
5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
DURATION
75 mins (approx)



October 2019
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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.

VENUE 
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)

September 2019
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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.
VENUE 
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)

August 2019
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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.
​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)

July 2019
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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. 
​VENUE
The Tower Park, Anna Nagar
DATE
Saturday, 20th July, 2019
TIME
​5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
DURATION
90 Minutes (approx)

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