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Swagatam, a Malaysian Indian Traditional Orchestra

Sangita Kalanidhi Vidhwan Shri Neyveli Santanagopalan, Carnatic vocalist, teacher & composer

24-Feb-23 14:00

Swagatam, a Malaysian Indian Traditional Orchestra

Indian Carnatic vocalist Sangita Kalanidhi Vidhwan Shri Neyveli Santanagopalan is known for his traditional and purist style of rendering ragas, musical compositions and swaras. A teacher and composer as well, he is here in Malaysia collaborating with several organisations for Swagatam, a Malaysian Indian Traditional Orchestra with 100 participants from Malaysia, all under his guidance. He joins us to share more about his journey in Carnatic music, and also for a quick 101 on Carnatic music, and to discuss his performance here in KL.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  music,  History/Heritage,  performing arts,  culture

Tags:  Neyveli Santanagopalan,  the bigger picture,  front row,  carnatic singer,  carnatic music, 


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