The Castelles Collective, A Gaana Troupe in Chennai. File | Photo Credit: KV Srinivasan
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 the working class but also the struggles of marginalized Communities in Chennai, Particularly North Chennai. As the art gains popularity in the mainstream, thanks to youtube and cinema, more women are also turning to this form of music.
Madras, Music, and the month of Margazhi Have NEARLY Inseparable. The city attracted musicians as early as the 18th Century. Carnatic Music Reached Its Peak in Chennai in the 1990s, recounts historian v. Sriram.
This package contains articles on the following seven types of arts and culture that thrive in chennai city.
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Light music
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Tamil theatre
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Carnatic Music
- Gaana music
- Theerukoothu
- Parai music
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Folk arts
Published – August 22, 2025 04:00 PM IST
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