North Chennai’s gaana songs that reflect struggles of the marginalised are going global CHENNAI: As catchy as ‘Enjoy enjaami’ or ‘Kaathu mela’ may be, these Vada Chennai songs aren’t just ...

‘Chennai na ve Gaana dhaan ‘ (Gaana means Chennai) is the first thing Gaana artistes state about the city and its art. With its thumping rhythm, easy lyrics, and quick beats, Gaana music captures the ...

Composer Santhosh Narayanan’s soundtrack for Vetrimaaran’s upcoming Dhanush-starrer Vada Chennai is steeped in the gaana tradition, the urban Tamil folk music genre that is an integral part of North ...

Police on Saturday arrested a 24-year-old gaana singer on charges of dowry harassment. The man was identified as Dharani of Raja Thottam, Pulianthope. Representative image CHENNAI: Police on Saturday ...

‘Vyasarpadi’ Muniammal sings about her dead husband in a deep voice. “ Nee irandha podhum unai marakka mudiyuma … (How can I forget you once you’re gone?)” She emphasises each word, sounding matter-of ...

They’ve enthralled us for years and, each time they bring out something new, we lap it up! These women in music have us seeking out their work in good times and bad and in sickness and health. Team ...

CHENNAI: Even ages ago, music was segregated as makkal isai, mann isai and mel isai, after all. Gaana, that was born in Tamil Nadu, has only now found a wide audience,” remarks Gaana Pa Julie Kumar.

CHENNAI: As catchy as ‘Enjoy enjaami’ or ‘Kaathu mela’ may be, these Vada Chennai songs aren’t just entertainment — they’re voices of resistance too. And now, with world tours and global gigs, indie ...