A movement that strove to secure the rightful place for Tamil at Carnatic music concerts

It was anathema to start a concert with Tamil songs, which could be rendered only after the main ragam was sung elaborately. Tamil Isai Movement, which set out to change the situation, gained momentum with the establishment of Tamil Isai Sangam. Even renowned singers such as Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar started rendering Tamil songs

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