Sri Madurai Somu, as he was dearly called was an interesting artist.
I have never seen another singer who was so happy singing.
MSBalasubrahmanya Sarma was another perhaps.
I am witness to Somu sir stopping for a moment while singing as if to absorb the beauty of the song! He would utter "Andavane! Muruga" and would continue singing!
I had the good fortune of talking to him at Chennai season once way back in very early 80s.
I asked him about the Telugu pronounciation.
He was really friendly in answering me about the matter.
He knew Telugu but could not help with the correct diction!
He was aware of the fact and accepted it!
What a simplicity!
I am happy to bring to you recordings from a very old and popular LP of Somu sir.
Accompaniment details not kept.
Item list:
01 Sriganapatini – Saurashtram
02 Guruleka - Gauri Manohari
03 Devadideva - Sidhuramakriya
04 Sadamadin - Gambhiravani
05 Kadalevadu kade Ramudu - Narayana Gaula
06 Naradamuni - Kamavardhini
07 Varalandukommani – Ghurjari
Link:
Some more of his old recordings are on the way.
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