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 9 February 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. "Narada Gana Sabha to celebrate golden jubilee next month". The Hindu. 25 January 2008.
  3. "Narada Gana Sabha". Chennai December Music Season 2010.
  4. Saranyan, Vidya (11 August 2011). "Come, see them dance a story". The Hindu.
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