| Maharajapuram Santhanam was a rasika's artiste. The fifth generation of disciples in the lineage of the great Tyagaraja, the artiste in this recording has rendered the compositions of legendary composers like Tyagaraja, Syama Shastri, Muthuswami Dikshitar, Swati Tirunal and swami Dayanand Saraswati. Sankari Ninnu in raga Saveri is the first piece in this album. Maharajapuram Santhanam was known for his expertise in handling the raga Mohanam and Rama Ninnu Nammina brings out the versatility of the artiste and the beauty of the raga Mohanam. Shanmuga Bhaja in Sindhubhairavi is a fitting end to this album. |
