Born on the streets of north Chennai, Gaana musicwas initially sung solely at funerals. With its thumping rhythm, simple lyrics, and fast beats, Gaana music captures the essence of not solely the lives of the working class but in addition the struggles of marginalised communities in Chennai, notably north Chennai. As the artwork features recognition within the mainstream, due to YouTube and cinema, extra ladies are additionally turning to this type of music.
Madras, music, and the month of Margazhi have change into practically inseparable. The metropolis attracted musicians as early because the 18th Century. Carnatic music reached its peak in Chennai within the Nineteen Nineties, recounts historian V. Sriram.
This package incorporates articles on the next seven varieties of arts and culture that thrive in Chennai metropolis.
- Light music
- Tamil theatre
- Carnatic music
- Gaana music
- Therukoothu
- Parai music
- Folk arts
