Archive · 19 May 2025
Shruthi S. Bhat Performs Songs of Bhadrachala Ramadasu
Shruthi S. Bhat gave a concert dedicated to the songs of Bhadrachala Ramadasu, a 17th-century composer and devotee of Rama.
The concert began with a song in Bhairavi and included a moving anecdote about Ramadasu's imprisonment.
Ramadasu was jailed for allegedly misusing funds to build a temple.
His song 'Abbabba debbalaku' depicts his plea for release, which was eventually granted when Rama and Lakshmana appeared and paid his debt.
The concert also featured songs in various ragas like Kuntalavarali, Chakravakam, and Kamboji.
The performance included a variety of devotional songs and showcased the depth of Ramadasu's compositions and Shruthi's vocal skills.
Shruthi S. Bhat performed a concert dedicated to the songs of Bhadrachala Ramadasu.
The concert commenced with a song in Bhairavi and included a shloka from Ramadasu's 'Dasarathi Sathakam'.
Shruthi shared a moving anecdote about Ramadasu's imprisonment by Tana Shah.
Ramadasu pleaded for help in his song 'Abbabba debbalaku', and was later released.
The concert featured compositions in various ragas like Kuntalavarali, Chakravakam, and Kamboji.
- Who
- Shruthi S. Bhat performed the concert.
- What
- A concert featuring songs of Bhadrachala Ramadasu.
- When
- The concert was on May 18, 2025.
- Where
- The concert took place at The Music Academy at the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall.
- Why
- To convey the poignancy in Bhadrachala Ramadasu’s songs.
- Composer
- Bhadrachala Ramadasu
- Performer
- Shruthi S. Bhat
- Accompanists
- G. Kailasapathy, G.N. Bhuvan
- Venue
- The Music Academy at the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall
- Event
- Endowment Concert
- Featured Raga
- Bhairavi
- Kriti
- Emayya Rama