CHENNAI, November 17: Under a production grant supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Violinist Dr M Lalitha has been presenting a series on `musical instruments in divinity,’ a thematic multi-media presentation featuring different instruments each month.
This series involves extensive research and in-depth study. It deals with the history of the instrument, its evolution, and its usage in temple rituals, among others, Dr. M. Lalitha is currently the Director of the MS (Muthuswamy-Subbulakshmi) Academy of Global Music that fosters training not only in Carnatic music but also world music aspects.
Nagasvaram will be the focus of the multi-media presentation this month. The presentation will be held on November 21, 2014 at the Arkay Convention Centre, 146/3 R.H.Road, 3rd floor, OMS Lakshana, Chennai 600004.from 6.30 p.m. B. M. Sundaram, well known musicologist, will be the chief guest.
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