Pronunciation Guide & Context
A pronunciation guide is included with purchase of score. This includes text recitation, text read in rhythms as well as additional notes on specific vowels, consonants, and combined sounds in Sanskrit, and examples/explanations of Carnatic traditions within the piece.
Context:
A conversation with Shruthi Rajasekar, Seattle Pro Musica (Article Interview)​​
Bridging Cultures through Composition
Bridging Western music and Carnatic music into composition and compositional process, Why Music Festival 2024 (Video Interview - 13:46-20:32)
Chor Leoni Inside: Episode 24 (Video Interview)
21:50-24:40: Shruthi speaks about how to approaching bringing music like hers in a Western choral setting with understanding, authenticity, and respect.
Chor Leoni: Further Inside with Shruthi Rajasekar (Video Interview)
This interviews is an extension of conversation from above resource.
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From old Ragas to new voices: Experiencing contemporary Indian Choral Music, Andre de Quadros, (Article)
Gaanam, Numbers: the Diasporic Voice, Shruthi Rajasekar (Article)
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Out of Context #1: Diversifying Programming with Integrity, Shruthi Rajasekar (Article)
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Out of Context #10: Reflection and Call to Action, A. Kori Hill (Blog) ​
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This composer combines South Indian classical music and Western choral tradition, The Seattle Times (News Article)
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