Janani Ninnuvina

Janani Ninnuvina is a Carnatic vocal composition performed by Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and released in 1994. The track appears as the second piece on an unspecified album issued by Saregama in CD format. The recording spans 15 minutes and 27 seconds, showcasing Iyer’s interpretation of the kriti in the traditional South Indian classical style.

The composition belongs to the Carnatic music repertoire, though the specific raga and tala remain undocumented in the provided context. Iyer, a prominent 20th-century vocalist of the Semmangudi bani (school), was known for his adherence to classical purity and emotive phrasing. The 1994 release forms part of Saregama’s catalog of archival and studio recordings by veteran Carnatic musicians.

No additional details about the accompanying artists, recording location, or production personnel are available. The album’s full tracklist and thematic focus are also unstated. The label Saregama, formerly known as HMV India, has historically distributed classical music recordings, including live concerts and studio sessions by leading exponents of the genre.

The track title Janani Ninnuvina translates to \"O Mother, I implore you\" in Kannada, suggesting a devotional or philosophical theme common in Carnatic kritis. The composition’s author and original context within the broader Carnatic literature are not specified in the given information.