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"The concert sampradaya or "kacheri' is a tradition that dates back to the vedic times. Kacheri is an Urdu word, referring to the musical concerts held in the courts of the Mohammedan rulers in North India which is similar to those held in the South known as arangam, sabha and sadas. A Kacheri in its earliest phase was confined to a recital before a select gathering at the royal court or in the assembly hall on an auspicious occasion. The singer is accompanied on the violin and the mridangam. Where a gayaka has specialised in the laya aspects, he revels in having additional accompaniments like the kanjira, ghatam, mukharsankh, konnakol and dholak. A performer must be deeply conscious of his strengths and weaknesses. The effect of the performance should be such as to keep the listeners spell-bound, making them stay on to the very end, thirsting for still more. Sruti sense, earnestness, a proper conception of raga-swarupa, and good laya-jnana — without these, it is impossible to perform entertainingly. The choice should be from classical pieces conforming to the South Indian type (whatever the language), with a knowledge of the meaning thereof. The purpose should be to elevate and educate the listeners and improve their tastes. "said Sangeetha Ratnakara Ariyakudi T. Ramanuja Iyengar. Rightly put, this programme is an earnest endeavour to keep alive the tradition of Karnatic music in all its glory.

About T N Krishnachandran: He entered films as an actor though a trained professional singer. Krishnachandran is the first rank holder from the Calicut University and made his debut as a playback singer in 1982. Some of the famous songs sung by him are 'Alliyilam Poovo and Velli Chillu Vithari'. He has also anchored several programmes on television.