Nearly six years after the passing of legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB), memories of his warmth, friendship and extraordinary musical journey continue to touch millions. Over the years, several people who worked closely with him have shared emotional stories, but music director Gangai Amaran has now revealed one of the most heartbreaking moments from the…
The passing of iconic playback singer S. Janaki has left the musical world heartbroken and in shock. Legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja shared an emotional tribute in a video message where he described Janaki as not only “one of India’s greatest singers” but also a person who gave everything to her music. Ilaiyaraaja mourns the loss…
Legendary playback singer S. Janaki is no more. Indian music has lost one of its greatest voices. With her expressive singing and unequalled versatility, she mesmerised listeners for more than six decades. Janaki’s voice brought to life thousands of Indian songs in different languages, from soulful melodies to peppy folk numbers. Her versatility to suit…
Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has been very strong in protecting the ownership of his compositions, and this has led to many legal battles over the unauthorised use of his songs. The veteran composer has never accepted that his compositions may be used without his prior consent, irrespective of the venture. The composer, Ilaiyaraaja, who has been…