Sivakama Sundari

M. L. Vasanthakumari
6:29
M. L. Vasanthakumari performed the Carnatic kriti Sivakama Sundari on her 1990s album Paddhatti, released digitally by Charsur Digital Workstation.
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About Sivakama Sundari

Sivakama Sundari is a Carnatic music composition rendered by vocalist M. L. Vasanthakumari. The track appears as the opening piece on the album Paddhatti, released in digital media format by Charsur Digital Workstation. The recording spans 6 minutes and 29 seconds.

The album Paddhatti features Vasanthakumari’s interpretation of traditional Carnatic kritis. The label Charsur Digital Workstation specializes in archival and contemporary releases of Indian classical music. No additional details about the album’s production date, accompanying artists, or specific raga and tala of Sivakama Sundari are provided in the available context.

Vasanthakumari (1928–1990) was a prominent 20th-century Carnatic vocalist known for her emotive phrasing and adherence to classical tradition. Her recordings remain influential in the genre. The track title Sivakama Sundari refers to a composition often attributed to composer Muthuswami Dikshitar, though the exact version performed here is not specified.

The digital release format suggests the album was either remastered or distributed post-2000, aligning with Charsur’s focus on preserving and disseminating classical works through modern platforms. Further metadata regarding session musicians, recording location, or original release year is unavailable.