Chennai Celebrates Music
Chennai is the fourth largest city of India. It is the capital city of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu and located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. One of the most widely known, and highly anticipated events of Chennai is the annual Madras Music Season. This five week event occurs in December and January and was started back in 1927.It is considered to be one of the largest cultural events featuring Carnatic music which is a combination of Indian classical music and Hindustani music. Originally the season was just Carnatic music but has since grown to include other non-Carnatic music as well as dance and drama. This is an excellent opportunity for seasoned artists as well as multi-talented newcomers from all over India to perform to the delight of the many spectators. Over the years, the Madras Music Season has grown immensely and continues to do so on an annual basis. During the 2004-2005 season, there were over 1200 performances and over 600 artists. Like the universe, the program continues to expand.
Sabhas or music halls organize the numerous concerts that are held throughout the cities during the Madras Music Season. There can be quite a competition among the halls to entice the more popular artists to perform at their particular venue. The performers are recognized for their talents and performances by the Sabhas with various awards and trophies. If you are planning to attend these fun filled concerts, be sure and check out the many five star hotels Chennai has to offer. Your comfort and pleasure is priority and the staff’s hospitality is sure to make your stay most enjoyable. They will also be able to direct you to the various halls and make suggestions as to which artists you might enjoy. All in all, the Madras Music Season is something you won’t want to miss.
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