Idatu Padam Tookki

Idatu Padam Tookki is a Carnatic vocal composition performed by Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. The track appears as the sixth entry on the album Rajamargam, released on 2011 under the SWATHI’S SANSKRITI Series label. The recording is distributed in CD format and spans a duration of 3 minutes and 42 seconds.

The album Rajamargam compiles renditions by Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, a prominent exponent of the Semmangudi bani (style) within the Carnatic tradition. The tracklist and accompanying details for the full release remain partially undocumented in available sources. No composer attribution for Idatu Padam Tookki is explicitly confirmed in the provided context, though the piece aligns with the kriti (composed song) or padam (expressive lyric) forms common in Carnatic repertoire.

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (1908–2003) contributed extensively to 20th-century Carnatic music as a vocalist, teacher and custodian of the Thyagaraja and Dikshitar compositions. His interpretations emphasized bhava (emotional depth) and adherence to classical sruti (pitch) alignment. Posthumous releases like Rajamargam preserve archival recordings or live performances from his later career, though the specific recording dates and venues for this album are not detailed in the given context.

The SWATHI’S SANSKRITI Series label specializes in classical Indian music releases, often featuring legacy artists and traditional compositions. The 2011 edition of Rajamargam forms part of this catalog, targeting audiences of Carnatic music with a focus on vocal renditions. Further metadata regarding the album’s production, accompanying artists or liner notes is not provided in the available information.