T M Krishna's magic

Nobody is singing for anybody, declared T M Krishna in the middle of his concert at Madhavan Nair history museum art festival held annually (the name of the fest?). It proved to be correct for the lucky audience gathered there Sunday evening. (November 29). It was a classical and classic jamming session, when extempore took dominance. Music flowed on, the pauses and expressive voice modulations adding charm to the creative permutations and explorations of the seven swaras of world music, Carnatic in particular, often veering to the Hindusthani elements and getting back to basics with a difference so original. Charming and a feast for the ears first, the soul the utmost. No kutcheri format was binding on T M Krishna. Thaniaavartans in two instalments sans traditional 'mangalam'. Nadanam aadinaan...... came in a totally new avatar. Accompaniments, especially the mridangam, conquered all hearts present. The violin and ghatam too. The ambience and the music will stay in my heart for a long long time...thank you Priya, for inviting us!