Born on the streets of north Chennai, Gaana musicwas originally sung only at funerals. With its thumping rhythm, easy lyrics, and quick beats, Gaana music captures the essence of not only the lives of ...

CHENNAI: As catchy as ‘Enjoy enjaami’ or ‘Kaathu mela’ may be, these Vada Chennai songs aren’t just entertainment — they’re voices of resistance too. And now, with world tours and global gigs, indie ...

‘Chennai na ve Gaana dhaan ‘ (Gaana means Chennai) is the first thing Gaana artistes state about the city and its art. With its thumping rhythm, easy lyrics, and quick beats, Gaana music captures the ...

Chennai: From Chennai's gaana singers walking the ramp in clothes made by the state's weavers, to artistes from Manipur performing the Lai Haraoba dance, and performers from Assam presenting the ...