UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Veena Dhanammal recordings, Undated
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dhanammal, Veena, 1866-1938
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Veena Dhanammal recordings
- Dates
- Undated
- Quantity
- 1 items : EC - 1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 2 tr. stereo, 7"); 1 WAV file (48 kHz, 24-bit); Duration: 00:27:23
- Collection Number
- 1985023
- Summary
- Dubs of 78 rpm records (1930s?); copy of tape acquired by Gayathri Rajapur from the University of Hawaii in 1976.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access is restricted.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Veenai Dhanammal (1867-1938) was a Carnatic musician from Chennai, India. She came from a musical family, with her grandmother being a famous dancer and her mother a vocalist. Her personal style, the Veenai Dhanammal bani, is known for its adherence to traditional forms of expression.
Content Description
Copied from Gayathri Rajapur's cassette copy (mono.)
Performer: Veena Dhanam/veena.
Contents: 1. Kriti: "Sri Raghuvara," in Raga Bhairavi, Tala Adi (Tyagaraja); 2. Kriti: (unable to identify) in Raga Khamas, Tala Adi; 3. Pancaratnam - a. Natai Raga, b. Goula Raga, c. Avabhi Raga, d. Sriraga Raga, e. Varali Raga; 4. Kriti: "Ramani Saruanamevari" in Raga Kharaharapriya, Tala Rupaka (Tyagaraja); 5. Kriti: "Nenarunachinanu" in Raga Malavi, Tala Adi (Tyagaraja); 6. (unable to identify) in Raga Bahudari; 7. Kriti: "Brovabavama" in Raga Balahamsa, Tala Adi (Tyagaraja)
Digital file created 10/2014 (48 kHz, 24-bit) - 85-23.1.wav
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Classical Music, Carnatic
- Ethnomusicology
- Raga
Geographical Names
- India--Asia--South Asia
- South India
