That was when we started fusing devotional songs,” says Praveen Anand, Naveen’s schoolmate and a key member of the Dubai group. The group has several followers for their sessions posted on their YouTube page, Nandagovindam Bhajans. However, among our biggest supporters have been people such as lyricist Madhu Ambalappuzha, who has written several Sopanasangeetham songs, and Sopanasangeetham artist Eloor Biju,” say Naveen and Praveen. An example is ‘Darikante shirassu’ and ‘Raktha vasthra dharini’, two Sopanasangeetham songs in praise of Goddess Bhadrakali, which Nandagovindam presents as bhajans. Meanwhile, the Dubai group has got invites to perform in Uganda, South Africa and in parts of UAE.

Source: The Hindu October 31, 2023 05:28 UTC