SOUTH AFRICA, January 19, 2002: Tamil Songstress Mahenthri Pillay, one of South Africa’s prominent Hindu classical musicians, has just released her fourth CD, Isai Gaanam, “Fragrance of Music.” It is a compilation of popular Tamil devotional songs made famous by the renowned Thyagaraj Bhagvathar. See her biography and interview at the Sunday Times link above. Her previously released CDs include: Paamalai — A collection of devotional songs sung in praise of various deities; Sacred Music — Compositions of the great Saivite saints; and Dharshan — Songs in praise of Lord Vishnu in his form as Lord Rama, which includes the sacred Hanuman Chalisa. For further information contact the artist at devgov@iafrica.com or telephone 031-3096647.
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