📖 About Carnatic Heritage

Welcome to Carnatic Heritage

Your premier destination for classical Carnatic music, preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of South India.

🎵 Our Mission

Carnatic Heritage is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing the timeless beauty of Carnatic classical music. We provide a comprehensive platform where music enthusiasts can explore, learn, and enjoy the works of legendary composers and performers.

🎼 What We Offer

  • Extensive Music Library: Over 699 classical compositions
  • Renowned Artists: Recordings by 20+ legendary singers
  • Educational Content: Information about ragams, composers, and musical forms
  • Interactive Features: Search and music discovery
  • Heritage Preservation: Rare photos and historical content

🏛️ About Carnatic Music

Carnatic music is one of the two main subgenres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu traditions. It is primarily associated with South India, including the modern Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Key Features of Carnatic Music

  • Raga: Melodic framework for improvisation
  • Tala: Rhythmic cycles that provide structure
  • Kriti: Fixed compositions with lyrics
  • Improvisation: Alapana, neraval, and kalpanaswara

🌟 Featured Content

🎤 Our Gurus

Explore the lives and contributions of legendary Carnatic musicians who have shaped this classical tradition.

Discover the stories behind the masters who have preserved and enriched our musical heritage through generations.

🎼 Ragams

Learn about the melodic frameworks that form the foundation of Carnatic compositions.

Each ragam has its unique character and emotional expression, creating the soul of Carnatic music.

🎵 Kriti Index

Browse our extensive collection of classical compositions with high-quality audio recordings.

Experience the beauty of traditional kritis performed by renowned artists in our comprehensive library.

Did you know that Carnatic music is one of the oldest forms of classical music in the world? It has a rich tradition spanning over 2000 years!

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Music Quiz

Question: Which raga is known as the "King of Ragas"?

Poll: Favorite Time to Listen

When do you prefer listening to Carnatic music?

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