Sruthi Laya in Sweden 2001
Karaikudi Mani Iyer
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“After many years of friendship and cooperation we are finally able to release an album with the great Mani Sir “
Karaikudi Mani & Sruthi Laya Ensemble – Live in Stockholm, 2001
This electrifying live recording captures mridangam maestro Karaikudi R. Mani and his Sruthi Laya Ensemble in front of an enthusiastic Stockholm audience. Featuring top Indian classical musicians – B.S. Purushotham (khanjira), V. Suresh (ghatam), Srirangam
Kannan (morsing), B.V. Balasai (venu), and A. Durgaprasad (gottuvadhyam) – the performance blends rhythmic brilliance with melodic depth.
Released in tribute to Mani’s 80th birth anniversary on September 11 2025, this album honors his legacy following his passing in 2023.
A celebration of rhythm, innovation, and a true musical visionary.
Sincere thanks to Smt. Rajeshwari Sainath and The trustees of Sruthi Laya Kendra for permissions and assistance.
Musicians
Karaikudi Mani Iyer, mridangam
B.S. Purushotham, khanjira
V. Suresh, ghatam
Srirangam Kannan, morsing
B.V. Balasai, venu
A. Durgaprasad, gottuvadhyam
Tracks
01 Viribhoni Varnam in Bhairavi – Kandajathi Ata Tala (8:05) (Srinivasa Iyengar)
02 Ragam in Reethigowla (3:03)
03 Tatvamariyatarama in Reethigowla – Adi (Papanasam Sivan) (7:21)
04 Ragam in Varali (3:28)
05 Mamava Meenakshi in Varali – Misra Chapu (7:35) (Deekshitar)
06 Ragam in Varamu (2:39)
07 Tunai Purindaryzh in Varamu – Adi 5:07) (Papanasan Sivan)
08 Ragam-Tanam in Hemavati (9:29)
09 Shrikanthimathi in Hemavati – Adi (10:08) (Dikshitar)
10 Thani Avarthana (46:31)
11 English Note – Tisram (3:03)
12 Hey Giridari Bhajan in Gujari Todi – Adi (5:49) (Surdas)
13 Govandahima in Bagesri – Khanda Chapu (3:42) (Narayana Theerthan)
14 Tillana in Sumaneesa Ranjani – Mangalam (7:37) (Madurai T. Srinivasan)
Info
Recorded at NALEN, Stockholm September 30, 2001
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Maurice Mogard
Produced by Bengt Berger
Cover photo by Thomas Gidén
Graphic Design by Jon Edergren, SPEKTRA Design
Release date July 18, 2025
SEWQY2500301-14
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