I am an Indian vocalist, and this is a page where you can hear some of my work. Many of the songs in this site requires a "Real-Audio" plugin. If you do not have one you can link to RealNetworks by clicking
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STREAMING AUDIO
NOTE - The songs below are in a low fidelity, streaming audio format. If you want higher fidelity, stereo CDs go to Chandra and David's Products (audio).
These are a few of the pieces from our CD Amrit. Check it out.
- Tilana - A lively form of song using meaningless syllables.
- Chando Langar - A bhajan performed in a thumri style.
- Kheyal in Maru Bihag - A fast kheyal in a strict rendition of Rag Maru Bihag.
- Tumak Chalat Ram Chandra - A bhajan by Tulsidas on Lord Ram
- Tu Dayal - A Tulsidas bhajan
These songs are from my CD Sri Lalithasahasranama that I did with my friend Dr. Kalpalatha Guntupalli
- Sri Lalithasahasranama - A chant of the thousand names of Parvati.
We also released a CD / Booklet set entitled "Devi Sthotra Kadamba Mala". Here are the songs on this CD.
- Sri Ganesha Pratah Smarana Sthotram
- Sri Lalitha Praatahsmarana Sthotra
- Sri Durga Saptaslokee Sthotram
- Sri Argalaa Sthotram
- Sri Khadgamaalaa Sthotram
- Sri Lalithaa Trishati Sthotram
These songs are from my CD Sri Sri - Kavita O Kavita
- Jayabheri - This is a Telugu song in praise of the small.
- Kavita o Kavita (part 1), (part 2), (part 3), (part 4), (part 5), (part 6) - Sri Sri's famous poem about the power of poetry
- Nijamgane - Song of Sri Sri
- Nava Kavita - Sri Sri's philosophy of modern poetry
- Bikshu Varshiyashi - A Telugu song about a beggar.
These songs are from our CD Bhajans from the Hindu Association of West Texas
- Guru Hamare - A dhun in praise of the spiritual guru.
- Gaiye Ganapati - A bhajan in Praise of Lord Ganesh.
- Mohe Lage Lagan - A bhajan in praise of the guru.
- Omkar Rupini - A bhajan in praise of Shakti.
- Om Jaya Jagadish Hare - Famous dhun used in Aratis.
- Payoji Maine - Bhajan in praise of lord ram.
- Ram Sumira - Bhajan in praise of Lord Ram.
- Shiva Shankar - Bhajan in praise of lord Shiva.
These songs are from our CD Bhairagi Bhairav
- Darashan Dena - This is a famous Mira bhajan.
- Kedar Tarana - A tarana based upon Rag Kedar
- Baul Song - A song based upon the music of the wandering minstrels of Bengal known as the Baul
- Bhairagi Bhairav (slow kheyal) - This is a vilambit (slow) kheyal based upon rag Bhairagi Bhairav. It is set to Chartal Ki Sawari of 11 beats.
- Fast tarana - A drut (fast) tarana in rag Bhairagi Bhaairav. It is set to tintal of 16 beats.
These songs are from our CD Sri Ram Chandra
- Sri Ram Chandra - A Tulsidas bhajan in praise of Lord Ram.
- Anapurna Stotram - This is a chant in praise of the Hindu goddess Anapurna Devi.
- Niru Bal Ke Balram - A Hindu bhajan by Surdas
- Tu Sumiran Kar Le - A bhajan by Guru Nanak.
- Chalo Mana - A Mira bhajan.
These songs are from our CD Live: at the Stafford Civic Centre
- Darbari Kanada (Alap) - Alap in rag Darbari Kanada
- Darbari Kanada (Vilambit) - Vilambit Kheyal in Darbari Kanada
- Darbari Kanada (Drut) - Drut Kheyal in Darbari Kanada
- Hari Name Sumar Sukha Dham - Bhajan
These pieces are not on our CDs.
- Makara Sankranti - A Telugu song in praise of the Indian winter festival of Makara Sankranti. Lyrics are by A.V. Murali
- Mi Andara Ki Sai Ram (streaming MP3) - A Telugu song in praise of Sai Baba from the film "Sudha Binduvulu" lyrics by Raojee music by B. Chitibabu
- Nedu Komaku (streaming MP3) - A Telugu love song from the film "Manamahatmudu", music by Chataranjan, lyrics by P. E. Vidyasagar
- Malkauns Tarana
- Atmarpana
- The Praise of Ganesh: Gaiye Ganapati
- Tu Dayal Din
- Thumak Chalat Ramchandra
- Bhageshree Tarana
- Ai Meri Pyaar Watan
- Payoji Maine
MY BOOK AND CDS
I have a few CDs and a book which are for sale.
- "Elementary North Indian Vocal" By Chandrakantha and David Courtney. This is my book. (More Information)
- "Amrit" This is my CD of traditional Indian music. (More Information)
- "Realm of Raga Rock" This is a fusion CD that my band and I have done. (More Information)
- "Sri Ram Chandra" This is a CD of bhajans
- "Bhajans from the Hindu Association of West Texas" This CD is myself along with some of my students. (More Information)
- "Sri Sri - Kavita O Kavita" This is a CD of Music in Telugu based upon the poetry of Sri Sri.
- "Bhairagi Bhairav" - This is a CD of classical music
- "LIVE" - This is a CD of classical music performed live at the Stafford Civic Centre in Texas.
- "Devi Sthotra Kadamba Mala". These are chants in praise of Durga. I did this along with my friend Dr. Kalpalatha Guntupalli.
- "Sri Lalithasahasranama" - A chant of the thousand names of Parvati. I did this along with my friend Dr. Kalpalatha Guntupalli.
SPECIAL LINKS
- David and Chandrakantha Courtney's Homepage - Click here to know some more about me and my husband.
- "Realm of Raga Rock" - This is a fusion project that I am working on. Check out this site for something really different.
- Bob Goldman - This is a first-rate flute player that we work with.
- Search - Domain wide search engine for Indian music.
CONTACTING CHANDRAKANTHA COURTNEY
Snail-mail
Chandrakantha Courtney
3759 Ingold
Houston, TX
77005
Telephone
(713) 665 4665
E-Mail
chandra@chandrakantha.com
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