Naan Oru Vilaiyattu / Jaga / Sangita Saamrajya Sanchaarini by Aruna Sairam

Lalitha Concert 2012 *Artists* Vocal: Aruna Sairam Violin: H.N. Bhaskar Mridangam: Patri Satish Kumar Keyboard: C. Girinandh Percussionist: K.S. Ramana Drums: P.T. Prithvikumar Guitar: Bob Phukan Bass Guitar John Praveen 1. Naan oru vilaiyattu Composer: Papanasam Sivan (1890 - 1973) Language: Tamil *Lyrics* Naanoru vilaiyaattu bommaiyaa jagannayakiye umaiye undhanukku Naanilattil pala piravi eduthu tindadiyadhu podhaadhaa undhanukku *Meaning* Hey Uma! The empress of the entire world! Am I a doll in front of you? I have taken a number of births this earth and suffered a lot, don’t you think it is enough? Are you happy to hear me calling out for you and begging you for mercy? Don’t you show some mercy on me who seek shelter on your holy feet? 2. Jaga Ragam: Ratipatipriya Composer: Ghanam Krishna Iyer (1790 - 1854) Language: Tamil *Lyrics* Jagajjanani sukhapaani kalyaani Sukha swarupini madhuravaani chokkanaathar manam magizhum-meenaakshi *Meaning* Mother of the world, Who is pleasant and brings all that is good. Form of pleasure having sweet voice, Who is the Goddess Meenakshi, Who makes the mind of Sokka Nathar happy. 3. Sangita saamrajya sanchaarini Ragam: Mohana Kalyani Talam: Adi (8 beats) Composer: Ramamurthy Rao Language: Sanskrit *Lyrics* Sangita saamrajya sancharini sringaara sringeri puravaasini Tungadharanga mandiravaasini sannutha shri chakra madhya nivaasini kaaladi shankara kaavya pravaahini astadik paalaka brahma vishvaasini *Meaning* This is a beautiful song in the ragam Mohanakalyani, is composed by Bangalore Ramamurti in praise of Goddess Sharadambal. *About Aruna Sairam* Aruna Sairam (Padma Shri) is a Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian, and speaker. In addition to her performances in India, Aruna has taken Carnatic music to the global arena, at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall. Currently Vice Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Delhi, she was appointed in 2008 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as Advisor to the Department of Culture. Aruna works towards the musical education of underprivileged students, through the Nadayogam Trust, which she founded in 2011. Aruna is grateful for the training she received under her mother Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and the legendary T. Brinda, and the mentorship from several masters throughout her musical journey. Her music erased geographic borders when she was the first to incorporate Abhang, a Western Indian musical form, into a traditional, South Indian concert. *Stay Up To Date* Official Website: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamWebsite Like on Facebook: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamFacebook Subscribe on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamYouTube Follow on Twitter: http://smarturl.it/ArunaSairamTwitter