From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vidya Bhavani Suresh (born April 11, 1970) is an Indian Bharatanatyam Exponent and Carnatic Musicologist. [1] [2] Her first book, Appreciating Bharatanatyam, [3] was published in 1999. Since then, Vidya has authored books on various Indian Performing Arts [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] like Carnatic Music, Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam. The books have been launched by eminent dignitaries. [11]

She also has a YouTube channel in which her series, Carnatic Music: Everybody's Invited has completed two seasons. [12] [13]

Vidya Bhavani Suresh
Vidya Bhavani Suresh
Born April 11, 1970 (age 53)

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India

Education M.A. (Folklore), St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India

● Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Occupation
Years active 1986-present
Awards Recipient of 2 Year Research Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for Folklore Research
Number of books authored 44
Spouse B A Suresh (m.1995)
Children 3
Website https://skandapublications.in/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@vidyabhavanisuresh

Vidya began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of 5 from the Dhananjayans and continued her tutelage with K. J. Sarasa. [15] She had her arangetram at the age of 16. She is also a Carnatic musician, having been trained in the form by Vidushi A. P. Komala. [4]

Vidya is known for conceptualising and choreographing Tamizh Ilakkiyamum Bharathamum, a collection of 50 dance pieces based on Tamil literature. [16] [17] These songs have also been set to tune and sung by Vidya.

Notable Works

1. A Comprehensive Dictionary of Carnatic Music [18]

2. Appreciating Bharatanatyam [3]

3. 50 Evergreen Ragas of Carnatic Music [19]

4. Understanding Koodiyattam [20]

5. What is Kathakali? [15]

6. What is Bharatanatyam? [1] [5] [21]

7. Melakarthas: The Gems of Carnatic Music - Part 1 and Part 2 [4] [9] [22] [23]

8. 50 Rare Ragas of Carnatic Music [6] [10]

9. FAQs on Carnatic Music [24]

References

  1. ^ a b c Prabhakar, Jyothi (February 22, 2019). "Letting dance teach you how to take it easy". The Times of India. ISSN  0971-8257.
  2. ^ Vidya Bhavani Suresh, Musicologist, Writer, Bharatanatyam Exponent | Nam Virundhinar, 14 April 2022, retrieved 2024-01-14 - Vidya Bhavani Suresh's interview on Doordarshan
  3. ^ a b Ram, Arun (December 4, 2000). "Vidya Bhavani Suresh challenges conformists through her book and music". India Today.
  4. ^ a b c Chandraraju, Aruna (March 27, 2022). "Demystifier of Melakarthas". The New Indian Express.
  5. ^ a b Subramanian, Lakshmi (August 24, 2019). "Poses of life". The Week.
  6. ^ a b M R, Venkatesh (February 26, 2018). "Time for some Karnataka Suddha Saveri'". Deccan Chronicle.
  7. ^ Jo, Suneesh (September 24, 2023). "കലയാണ് ജീവന്‍". Deshabhimani (in Malayalam).
  8. ^ Kannathur, Prashanth (March 10, 2018). "പുസ്തക കുടുംബം". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  9. ^ a b c Sudha, T. R. (2023-04-06). "Understanding the finer nuances of Pratimadhyamam ragas". The Hindu. ISSN  0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  10. ^ a b c Mathew, Thushara Ann (February 19, 2018). "Vidya Bhavani Suresh writes on the ragas you didn't know about". The New Indian Express.
  11. ^ "Skanda Publications". skandapublications.in. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  12. ^ "Carnatic Music: Everybody's Invited - Season 1 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  13. ^ "Carnatic Music - Everybody's Invited - Season 2 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  14. ^ Express News Service (March 24, 2021). "Classical flow". The New Indian Express.
  15. ^ a b M, Harita (December 23, 2018). "Demystifying the fine arts". Deccan Chronicle.
  16. ^ C, Nivetha (9 December 2023). "Dancer shakes a leg to notes from Tamil literature". DT Next.
  17. ^ S, Chandramouli (14 January 2024). "பாரதத்தில் தமிழ் இலக்கியம்". Dinamani (in Tamil).
  18. ^ Bhattacharya, Bibek (April 6, 2018). "Demystifying Carnatic classical music". Mint.
  19. ^ Sampath, Janani (October 29, 2014). "From Aarabhi to Vasantha". The New Indian Express.
  20. ^ H. Ramakrishnan, Deepa (2011-12-30). "Insightful book on Koodiyattam". The Hindu. ISSN  0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  21. ^ Vijaykumar, Vaishali (February 27, 2019). "Classical steps for a stress-free life". The New Indian Express.
  22. ^ Sudha, T. R. (2022-07-28). "How to identify the Shuddha Madhyama ragas?". The Hindu. ISSN  0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  23. ^ Ahmed, Muskaan (April 23, 2022). "The Secret of the 'RAGAS'". DT Next.
  24. ^ Balasubramanian, Roshne (March 24, 2021). "Initiating Carnatic conversations". The New Indian Express.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vidya Bhavani Suresh (born April 11, 1970) is an Indian Bharatanatyam Exponent and Carnatic Musicologist. [1] [2] Her first book, Appreciating Bharatanatyam, [3] was published in 1999. Since then, Vidya has authored books on various Indian Performing Arts [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] like Carnatic Music, Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam. The books have been launched by eminent dignitaries. [11]

She also has a YouTube channel in which her series, Carnatic Music: Everybody's Invited has completed two seasons. [12] [13]

Vidya Bhavani Suresh
Vidya Bhavani Suresh
Born April 11, 1970 (age 53)

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India

Education M.A. (Folklore), St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India

● Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Occupation
Years active 1986-present
Awards Recipient of 2 Year Research Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for Folklore Research
Number of books authored 44
Spouse B A Suresh (m.1995)
Children 3
Website https://skandapublications.in/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@vidyabhavanisuresh

Vidya began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of 5 from the Dhananjayans and continued her tutelage with K. J. Sarasa. [15] She had her arangetram at the age of 16. She is also a Carnatic musician, having been trained in the form by Vidushi A. P. Komala. [4]

Vidya is known for conceptualising and choreographing Tamizh Ilakkiyamum Bharathamum, a collection of 50 dance pieces based on Tamil literature. [16] [17] These songs have also been set to tune and sung by Vidya.

Notable Works

1. A Comprehensive Dictionary of Carnatic Music [18]

2. Appreciating Bharatanatyam [3]

3. 50 Evergreen Ragas of Carnatic Music [19]

4. Understanding Koodiyattam [20]

5. What is Kathakali? [15]

6. What is Bharatanatyam? [1] [5] [21]

7. Melakarthas: The Gems of Carnatic Music - Part 1 and Part 2 [4] [9] [22] [23]

8. 50 Rare Ragas of Carnatic Music [6] [10]

9. FAQs on Carnatic Music [24]

References

  1. ^ a b c Prabhakar, Jyothi (February 22, 2019). "Letting dance teach you how to take it easy". The Times of India. ISSN  0971-8257.
  2. ^ Vidya Bhavani Suresh, Musicologist, Writer, Bharatanatyam Exponent | Nam Virundhinar, 14 April 2022, retrieved 2024-01-14 - Vidya Bhavani Suresh's interview on Doordarshan
  3. ^ a b Ram, Arun (December 4, 2000). "Vidya Bhavani Suresh challenges conformists through her book and music". India Today.
  4. ^ a b c Chandraraju, Aruna (March 27, 2022). "Demystifier of Melakarthas". The New Indian Express.
  5. ^ a b Subramanian, Lakshmi (August 24, 2019). "Poses of life". The Week.
  6. ^ a b M R, Venkatesh (February 26, 2018). "Time for some Karnataka Suddha Saveri'". Deccan Chronicle.
  7. ^ Jo, Suneesh (September 24, 2023). "കലയാണ് ജീവന്‍". Deshabhimani (in Malayalam).
  8. ^ Kannathur, Prashanth (March 10, 2018). "പുസ്തക കുടുംബം". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  9. ^ a b c Sudha, T. R. (2023-04-06). "Understanding the finer nuances of Pratimadhyamam ragas". The Hindu. ISSN  0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  10. ^ a b c Mathew, Thushara Ann (February 19, 2018). "Vidya Bhavani Suresh writes on the ragas you didn't know about". The New Indian Express.
  11. ^ "Skanda Publications". skandapublications.in. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  12. ^ "Carnatic Music: Everybody's Invited - Season 1 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  13. ^ "Carnatic Music - Everybody's Invited - Season 2 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  14. ^ Express News Service (March 24, 2021). "Classical flow". The New Indian Express.
  15. ^ a b M, Harita (December 23, 2018). "Demystifying the fine arts". Deccan Chronicle.
  16. ^ C, Nivetha (9 December 2023). "Dancer shakes a leg to notes from Tamil literature". DT Next.
  17. ^ S, Chandramouli (14 January 2024). "பாரதத்தில் தமிழ் இலக்கியம்". Dinamani (in Tamil).
  18. ^ Bhattacharya, Bibek (April 6, 2018). "Demystifying Carnatic classical music". Mint.
  19. ^ Sampath, Janani (October 29, 2014). "From Aarabhi to Vasantha". The New Indian Express.
  20. ^ H. Ramakrishnan, Deepa (2011-12-30). "Insightful book on Koodiyattam". The Hindu. ISSN  0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  21. ^ Vijaykumar, Vaishali (February 27, 2019). "Classical steps for a stress-free life". The New Indian Express.
  22. ^ Sudha, T. R. (2022-07-28). "How to identify the Shuddha Madhyama ragas?". The Hindu. ISSN  0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  23. ^ Ahmed, Muskaan (April 23, 2022). "The Secret of the 'RAGAS'". DT Next.
  24. ^ Balasubramanian, Roshne (March 24, 2021). "Initiating Carnatic conversations". The New Indian Express.

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