Sangeeta Lahari Geetam, Vaadyam & Nrityam P. Unnikrishnan's sublime rendition of V.P. Dhananjayan's stupendous musical compositions - a rare synergy of artistic brilliance.

The accompanying musicians are well known and popular among the Carnatic music circles, embellishing the quality of this concert CD . Violin : R.K.Shriramkumar | Mridangam : K.V.Prasad Ghatam : S.Karthik | Tampura : R.Lakshminarayan The repertoire in the songs are drawn from V.P.Dhananjayan's Bharatanaatyam compositions. Internationally recognized as a stalwart of Bharatanaatyam(Indian classical dance), Naatyaachaaraya V.P. Dhananjayan - performer, composer and teacher, has dedicated his life to preserving and propagating the pristine purity and lofty ideals of traditional performng arts including Carnatic music. This compilation embodies his complete Bharatanaatyam repertoire in Malayalam (both lyrics and music ). This remarkable album presents an enjoyable concert of Carnatic music by the renowned young musician and playback singer P. Unnikrishnan that promises to stir the spirit and celebrate the poetry of life. The sheer majesty and depth of songs will assuredly appeal to all connoisseurs of Carnatic music and Naatya practitioners. Note: The lyrical compositions and songs presented in the album are very adaptable for Bharatanaatyam performances. For consummate understanding and enjoyment of the music, the lyrics in Malayalam and its transliteration in English is given in the enclosed printed booklet. Viswa sareera | Naattai | Aadi Swaraavali | Todi | Aadi Sree Ganesha | Raagamaalika | Misra chappu Mohanakrishana ( a pada varnam) | Mohanam | Aadi Padam " yennu varum en kaanthan | Neelaambari Misram Padam | Endu pizha gynan cheitu | Todi | Misram Jaawali | Praana naathan | Aabhogi | Aadi Tillana (Nrittaangahaaram ) | Shanmukhapriya | Aadi Credits: Photo: Satyajit Dhananjayan Manuscript in Malayalam & English: Manikandan Kaithapram Sleeve note: Vijay Shankar Recording / Mixing: Madhu Viswanathan