North Chennai’s gaana songs that reflect struggles of the marginalised are going global CHENNAI: As catchy as ‘Enjoy enjaami’ or ‘Kaathu mela’ may be, these Vada Chennai songs aren’t just ...

‘Vyasarpadi’ Muniammal sings about her dead husband in a deep voice. “ Nee irandha podhum unai marakka mudiyuma … (How can I forget you once you’re gone?)” She emphasises each word, sounding matter-of ...

‘Chennai na ve Gaana dhaan ‘ (Gaana means Chennai) is the first thing Gaana artistes state about the city and its art. With its thumping rhythm, easy lyrics, and quick beats, Gaana music captures the ...

Gung ho and gaana-rich, North Chennai will blaze a trail into South Chennai this year at the Urur Olcott Kuppam Vizha. Rebranded the Chennai Kalai Theru Vizha, The fifth edition of the Urur Olcott ...

Composer Santhosh Narayanan’s soundtrack for Vetrimaaran’s upcoming Dhanush-starrer Vada Chennai is steeped in the gaana tradition, the urban Tamil folk music genre that is an integral part of North ...