The Voice in Carnatic Music
There is no doubt that ragam and thalam form the foundation for Indian classical music. However, what is unique about our Carnatic music is the emphasis based on lyrical compositions. Throughout the centuries great poets such as Thyagaraja, Dhikshithar and Shyama Shastri have, largely as a result of divine inspiration and exceptional musical prowess, authored and set to tune thousands of magnifient sahityams.
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