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The Abhinaya Sangitam of Kathakali – The blend of Raga and Bhava

Date: 24.12.2024 – Tuesday – 8.05 – 8.50 a.m.

Speaker : Vidvan Nedumbally Ram Mohan and Vidushi Meera Ram Mohan

Title : The Abhinaya Sangitam of Kathakali: The blend of Raga and Bhava

Abstract:

This presentation will look at Kathakali music, which is essentially bhaava sangita (Mood music). It will look at –

  1. The indigenous style of singing and some of the indigenous ragas of kathakali music.
  2. Special mention of certain ancient ragas like  Dwijavanthi,Ahiri etc.
  3. How we can create different bhaavas using the same raga.
  4. How we can evoke various emotions by giving tonal variations, striking stress on the words, by changing the sthaayees( Range), Aadhara sruthi( Samasruthi and Madhyamasruthi)
  5. The aalapana which while supporting the sanchari bhavas maintains the stahayi bhava as well.