Slokam

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
17:33
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer released Rajamargam in 2011 under SWATHI’S SANSKRITI Series, featuring a 17-minute Carnatic vocal Slokam with extended alapana.
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About Slokam

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer performed Slokam as the fourth track on the album Rajamargam. The recording features a 17-minute-33-second rendition in the Carnatic vocal tradition. The album released on CD under the SWATHI’S SANSKRITI Series label in 2011.

The composition Slokam showcases Iyer’s interpretation within the classical framework. The album Rajamargam compiles his performances, though specific details about the accompanying artists, raga, or lyrical content remain undocumented in the provided context. The track exemplifies the extended alapana-style exploration characteristic of Iyer’s later recordings.

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (1908–2003) established himself as a leading exponent of the Semmangudi bani, a sub-style within the broader Carnatic tradition. His discography spans live concerts and studio albums, with Rajamargam serving as a posthumous release. The SWATHI’S SANSKRITI Series specializes in archival and thematic compilations of Indian classical music, though further catalog details for this specific release are not specified.