...Swargaputhri Navarathri...

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Now I'm presenting a nostalgic song "Swargaputhri Navarathri" from the film "Nizhalattam". This is regarded as one of the most romantic songs in the Malayalam Film Song List. With the thrilling romantic lyrics of Sri.Vayalar Rama Varma and the haunting music of Sri. G Devarajan and the evergreen voice of Dasettan , this song has found a permanent place in the hearts of youth.Even in this age of modern music with thundering Rock 'n Roll and Rap Music ,the soft music and smooth lyrics of this song is still possessing its place in the lips of each and every Keralite who loves Malayalam Music.
G Devarajan : Paravoor Govindan Devarajan, popularly known as G. Devarajan or Devarajan master has scored music for more than three hundred Malayalam Films, many dramas, twenty Tamil and four Kannada movies. Most of his compositions remain ever green classics in Malayalam. Besides, his music in the Tamil film 'Annai Velankanni' has received many accolades. Devarajan received Kerala Government's Best Music Director award for five times, among other honours.His first work which brought him to limelight was the drama song "Ponnarivaal ambiliye kanneriyunnoole".The first movie for which he composed music was Kaalam Maarunnu.His combination with Vayalar produced the golden era of Malayalam film music.Devarajan was the one who used maximum number of raagas in Malayalam film music.
Vayalar Ramavarma : a poet and lyricist. His works include Sargasangeetham, Mulankaadu, Padamudrakal, Aayisha, Oru Judas janikkunnu.He was awarded Kerala Sahithya Academy Award (Kerala literary academy award) in 1961--for Sargasangeetham, the President's gold medal for best movie song lyrics in 1974, and the Kerala state film award for best lyricist thrice. The Vayalar award for Malayalam literature, given on October 27 each year, was instituted in his memory.
Vayalar wrote about 2000 songs for 223 Malayalam movies, many of which reflect the sorrows and happiness of common man. Decades past his death, the movie songs he wrote are still popular among Malayalis. Among his most popular songs is the one he wrote for theatre, the KPAC naatakagaanam, "Balikudeerangalae".And the great lyricist passed away on 27-10-1975 leaving the hearts of keralites in deep sorrow.
Dr.K J Yesudas : The greatest South Indian musicians of all times, was born in Fort Cochin, Kerala, India. His father Mr. Augustine Joseph Bagavathor, was a well known malayalam classical musician and stage actor of his time . His mother, Mrs. Alikkutty Joseph, devoted her time and energy in bringing up her children. In his childhood Yesudas had to face a great deal of hardships because of the meager financial resources of his parents. His father could recognize the boy’s musical talent at a very young age and decided to provide him musical education at any cost. Augustine Bhagavathor himself was his first music Guru. The boy was taught the fundamentals of Carnatic music at the tender age of five. Indian music world soon began to witness the appearance of a new bright star in the horizon. Later several music teachers in and around Cochin gave him valuable guidance he was seeking. It is his passion for music, hard work and dedication that created the musical legend we call Yesudas or more intimately "Dasettan".He has already sung more than 30,000 songs for thousands of Indian films in various languages. In 1965, he was invited by the Soviet Government to perform music concerts in various cities of the U.S.S.R. Yesudas is the recipient of The Kerala State Playback Singing Award 16 times since 1970. The President of India conferred on him the coveted title of Padmashree in 1973. Other titles and prestigious awrds he has received include, `Sangeetha Raja' in 1974, `Sangeetha Chakravarthy' in 1988 and `Sangeetha Sagaram' in 1989. He received the award for the best playback singer for the year 1988 from Tamil Nadu Government and Andhra Pradesh Government respectively. Annamalai University honored him with a Doctorate in 1989. The Government of Kerala and `The Sangeeta Nataka Akademi' conferred the title of `Aashtana Gayakan’ – to Yesudas in 1992. The Government of Madhya Pradesh gave the `Annual Latha Mangeshkar Award’ to Sri Yesudas in 1992. Yesudas is the receipient of the 1991 National Award for the best Playback singer. This is the 6th National award that Yesudas has received. The 1992 Tamil Nadu State Government award for the best playback singer was given to Yesudas. For his unique contribution in the field of Music, he was selected for the prestigious NATIONAL CITIZENS AWARD in 1994.

Film : Nizhalattam
Lyrics : Vayalar Rama Varma
Music : G Devarajan
Voice : Padmabhooshan Dr. K J Yesudas
Blog Singer : Arun G S

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