Chennai’s Radio City 91.1FM’s ‘Margazhi Mahotsavam’

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Chennai, December 11, 2008

Chennai’s namma (own) radio, Radio City 91.1FM is capturing the piety of the

sacred Margazhi Music Season LIVE on-air. >From December 16-23, 2008, Chennai’s Radio City 91.1FM with ‘Margazhi Mahotsavam’ (Festival of Music) is bringing the city its very own musical extravaganza featuring some of Chennai’s best Carnatic musical talents. For details on when Chennai’s Radio Cityzens can be part of this LIVE on-air ‘sabha’, stay tuned to Chennai’s Radio City 91.1FM.

As part of ‘Margazhi Mahotsavam’ (Festival of Music), the FM station will feature LIVE interviews with some of Chennai’s most gifted classical musicians. Some of them are:

1. Vocal artiste Sikkil C.Gurucharan, a disciple of Vaigal Sri S.Gnanaskandan for more than 12 years

2. Multi-faceted Carnatic performer Kuldeep M. Pai arduously trained in vocal as well as instrumental music, adept as playing several accompanying instruments manifests

3. Up-coming playback singer, Hindustani vocalist and much sought-after on-stage performer Srileka Parthasarathi

4. Recipient of the prestigious ‘National CCRT Scholarship for Carnatic Classical Vocal’ from the Indian Government, Saindhavi - an ardent student of music, learning classical Carnatic and Hindustani Music

In LIVE conversation with Radio Jockeys in-studios of Chennai’s Radio City 91.1FM, these artistes will connect with listeners, discuss their commitment to music and experiences studying this art form. These accomplished musicians will also astound listeners with their hallmark soulful LIVE performances.

For further information, please contact:

Radio City

Snigdha N

E-mail: snigdhan@myradiocity.com

Tel: +91 22 66969100