M.S.Subbulakshmi

Links to MSS Concert at the Tyagaraja Aradhana Celebrations in 1980

2012-01-15T02:20:00.004+05:30

"Links to a recording of Smt M.S.Subbulakshmi's recital at the Tyagaraja Aradhana Celebrations in Thiruvaiyaaru on 7th January, 1980.

She was accompanied by:
Smt Radha Viswanathan - Vocal Support
Sri Kandadevi S.Azhagiriswami - Violin
Sri T.K.Murthy - Mridangam
Sri V.Nagarajan - Kanjira
Sri T.H.Vinayakaram - Ghatam"

M S Subbulakshmi - Nenendu Vedukudura - Karnataka Behag

M S Subbulakshmi - Tulasi Dalamulache - Mayamalavagaula

M S Subbulakshmi - Nidhichaala Sukhama - Kalyani

M S Subbulakshmi - Ksheera Sagara Shayana - Devagandhari

M S Subbulakshmi - Seetamma Mayamma - Vasanta

Seventh Remembrance Day of Smt M S Subbulakshmi

2011-12-11T05:33:00.003+05:30

"Towards the end of each recital M.S. would sound the cymbals in eyes-closed concentration for the Rajaji hymn "Kuraionrum illai" (I have no regrets). It becomes obvious that for all the splendour of her music, it is her image as a saintly person which will probably endure for long, just as in the case of Meerabai. For, in the highest tradition of the Indian way of life, Subbulakshmi linked her art with the spiritual quest, where humility and perseverance assure the sadhaka of grace."

From the article by Gowri Ramnarayan in the Hindu - The M.S. phenomenon

Sep 16 is the Birth Anniversary of MS

2011-09-15T04:36:00.003+05:30

Here is the link to an article in the Hindu about celebrations in Madurai to celebrate the birth anniversary of MS.

"Madura Geetham"

"Singers and musicians from the four Southern States are converging in Temple Town this week to pay musical tribute to legendary Carnatic singer M.S.Subbulakshmi"

Vande Mataram

2011-08-16T06:11:00.002+05:30

Here is the link to Vande Mataram sung by Smt MS and Shri Dilip Kumar Roy.

MS' Immortal Melodies

2010-12-10T07:18:00.003+05:30

MS' Immortal Melodies can be heard at this site created by Shri Mukundan who has uploaded some of her earliest and very rare 78 RPM discs from Evari Maate to Vande Maataram.

Hari Tum Haro - Gift from MS to Mahatma Gandhi

2010-10-03T20:10:00.003+05:30

MS at Gandhiji's prayer meeting

Oct 2nd is Gandhi Jayanthi.

Here is a link to an article about Hari Tum Haro and how it was a gift from Smt M S Subbulakshmi to Mahatma Gandhi.

Her Hymn

'Through that night-long recording session, Vaidyanathan set Hari Tum Haro to music, for Subbulakshmi to learn and record immediately. The spool tape left for New Delhi the following morning, on 2 October, in the care of Sadasivam’s nephew, aboard a Dakota flight. Thus, on the evening of his birthday, Gandhi was able to listen to his beloved bhajan. Subbulakshmi would learn what he had to say about the music only later, from Maniben Patel’s diary. “Her voice is exceedingly sweet,” Patel had quoted Gandhi as saying. “To sing a bhajan is one thing; to sing it by losing oneself in god is quite different.”'

Sep 2010 - Tribute to MS

2010-09-30T03:52:00.003+05:30

MS and Gowri Ramnarayan

Sep 16, 2010 was the 94th birth anniversary of Smt MS. Encosed below is a link to a tribute by Shri V Ramnarayan, the Editor of Sruti magazine.

Queen of Song

"Like everyone who has come into contact with MS, I was struck by her simplicity. Her essential goodness is foremost in the memories of most who knew her—as much as the sublimity of her music."

Sep 16,2010 - 94th Birth anniversary of Smt. M S Subbulakshmi

2010-09-26T23:37:00.003+05:30

Sep 16, 2010 was the 94th birth anniversary of Smt. M S Subbulakshmi.

The Hindu and Saregama India (formerly HMV) established ‘The Hindu Saregama M.S. Subbulakshmi Award' in her honor.

"The award, in the name of the legendary musician, will be presented annually to a promising Carnatic vocalist.

A jury comprising eminent musicians and art critics will select the recipient based on the artist's performances during the year, particularly those during the ‘Marghazhi music season'."

Entire news article can be found at this link :

The Hindu and Saregama to institute M S Subbulakshmi Award

This award aligns well with what Smt. MS outlined in her acceptance speech when receiving the Sangita Kalanidhi award. That her request is that young musicians should be encouraged; that a peer of experts must select the most promising musicians and give them opportunities to perform. That this is very important for Carnatic music to flourish.

Announcing www.msstribute.org

2008-10-18T08:21:00.013+05:30

A new website on M.S.Subbulakshmi was released in December 2008. The website is intended as a tribute in her memory.

M.S.S and Radha : photo by Avinash Pasricha