TheĀ Casteless Collective, a gaana troupe in Chennai. File
| Photo Credit: Okay.V. Srinivasan
Born on the streets of north Chennai, Gaana musicwas initially sung solely at funerals. With its thumping rhythm, straightforward lyrics, and fast beats, Gaana music captures the essence of not solely the lives of the working class but in addition the struggles of marginalised communities in Chennai, significantly north Chennai. As the artwork beneficial properties recognition within the mainstream, due to YouTube and cinema, extra ladies are additionally turning to this type of music.
Madras, music, and the month of Margazhi have turn out to be practically inseparable. The metropolis attracted musicians as early because the 18thĀ Century. Carnatic music reached its peak in Chennai within the Nineties, recounts historian V. Sriram.
This package comprises articles on the next seven kinds of arts and culture that thrive in Chennai metropolis.
- Light music
- Tamil theatre
- Carnatic music
- Gaana music
- Therukoothu
- Parai music
- Folk arts
Published – August 22, 2025 04:00 pm IST
