Shri Ramesh Pai from UAE presents to us a closely kept treasure – A tribute to a great Konkani Poet, and a living legend – Shri Kochi Ananth Bhat. We present here a recording of a poem, narrated by the man himself back in 1994 at a Konkani folklore seminar at Ernakulam.

The magical voice of Sunil Kamath, from Mumbai is not new to regular listeners of Radio Idli. This time around Sunil shares with us a successful step in his musical aspirations – two jingles which he recorded and which went live for MTV. Sunil’s high pitched melodious voice with its groovy texture comes out amazingly in the jingles which are featured here with its accompanying video. Here is wishing Sunil, many more recordings and larger success in the music world.

Amit Savkur, one of the most heard and celebrated artists featured on Radio Idli, shares with us two of his latest studio recordings. Hear it right here, before the world does. Exclusive for your delightful ears only!

We are glad to feature here, Manu Kamath, a young artist of our community who is known in his circles for his vocal and guitar performances. With a Bachelors degree in Computer Applications, Manu holds Mastery of the Stage. Apart from music, Manu has been doing some great compering, sharing stage with the likes of Amrita Rao. Manu’s proud father Mohan Kamath, shares with us two videos of his performance.

RSB Konkani Bhajan Dedicated to Shrimat Shivananda Saraswati Swami Gaudapadacharya, Shri Saunsthan Gaudapadacharya Mutt, Kavale, Ponda, Goa., during Shri Swamiji’s Mokkam in Bengalooru from 26th Feb 2010 to 1st March 2010 at Dwarakanath Bhawan, Basavanagudi, Bengalooru.
Bhajan Written by: Shri Arvind Nayak
Composed by Shri Kishore Bhagawat
Singers : Shri Kishore Bhagawat, Shrimati Sujata Nayak, Shrimati Yashoda Nayak
Video by: Ashok Prabhu, Bengalooru.

The famous Karkala Teru (annual chariot festival) is brought alive by Swaroopa Shenoy as she continues her divine duty and generosity for the second time around. Swaroopa, a technology professional from Bangalore, shares her photographic talents and love for Saraswat festivals with us through this wonderful coverage of the festival. She presents here a photo-slideshow of the same.