World Routes Academy protégé Hari Sivanesan travels to the Indian city of Chennai exploring roots of South Indian music with sessions recorded for BBC Radio 3 FM "World Routes" broadcast 2011.04.30 master FLAC

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This year's World Routes Academy protégé Hari Sivanesan travels to the Indian city of Chennai for his first meeting with his mentor, the singer Aruna Sairam. He explores the roots of South Indian music at a temple festival, and talks to fellow veena player Rajesh Vaidya, who draws inspiration in his playing from Michael Jackson. He also looks at the contemporary music scene in Chennai with a visit to the city's own Radio One, and meets star film playback singer Srinivas.

Officially released items are faded out.


The BBC location recordings included the following, with additional discussions about the music.

Music at Mylapore Temple, Chennai

Odhuvar - temple singers of Mylapore — Prayer to Ganesh

Rajesh Vaidya — Improvised performance
Performers: Rajesh Vaidhya (veena)

Rajesh Vaidya — Improvised performance and demonstration
Performers: Rajesh Vaidhya (veena)

Poly Varghese — Improv on Mohan Veena

Aruna Sairam — Improv (rehearsal)

Aruna Sairam — Thillana
Performers: Aruna Sairam (voice) Hari Sivanesan (veena) Patri Satish Kumar (mridangham) Pirashanna (ganjira)