Narada Gana Sabha

Narada Gana Sabha is one of the foremost music associations in the city of Chennai, India. It regularly organises programmes during the Chennai Music Season.[1]

History

The Narada Gana Sabha was founded on February 9, 1958, in Mylapore.[2] After functioning for three years from V. M. Street in Mylapore, the Sabha moved to Music Academy Hall.[2] In 1972, the Sabha acquired land in T. T. K. Road where it constructed its own hall in February 1988.[2]

Activities

The sabha regularly conducts music, dance and drama programmes during the annual Chennai Music Season.[3] It also conducts an annual festival of its own.[4]

Notes

  1. ↑ Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 273. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
  2. 1 2 3 "Narada Gana Sabha to celebrate golden jubilee next month". The Hindu. January 25, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Narada Gana Sabha". Chennai December Music Season 2010.
  4. ↑ Saranyan, Vidya (August 11, 2011). "Come, see them dance a story". The Hindu.
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