Singer Mahathi S may have found initial limelight due to her film hits, but her calling is with Carnatic music, she says and adds that for her to get to where she is, it took her well over a decade.

Her session offered a deep dive into the significance of padams and javalis in Carnatic music, particularly as expressed through the Dhanammal family tradition. She recounted her experience of ...

The vocal techniques in Carnatic music have also played a significant role in shaping Bollywood’s singing styles. Renowned singers like M.S. Subbulakshmi and K.J. Yesudas, deeply rooted in ...