Kudamaloor Janardanan
[2] His journey began on a high note with a maiden performance at the tender age of 7, followed by prizes, medals and accomplishments in different school, college, university, district and state level competitions under different categories of Flute, Vocal and Violin.
An ‘A’ Grade artiste of the All India Radio and an empaneled musician of the ICCR, Kudamaloorji continues to maintain his distinct style.
[9]" According to a "The Hindu" Review "With flautist Kudamaloor Janardanan it seems to be something of a mission to give the ragas their right place in music concerts.
"[10] The review continues to say "True to the flautist's unconventional style, there was a near total absence of kritis, varnams and tillanas in the concert, enabling the listeners to enjoy the ragas in their pure form.
[6] He also uses Edakka( a south Indian, temple based drum) and Tabla ( mostly used in Hindustani Music) apart from conventional Mridagam and Ghatam.
Other Kritis are Alai Payuthe, Rara venugopala, Krishna Ni Bhegane and Enna Thavam Kapi.
Mohana Murali (Released in 2006 by Manorama Music part of Heritage Series) has 4 songs in 58 minutes rendered mainly in bamboo flute in Carnatic Style.
Swathi Murali (Released in 2006 by Manorama Music as a part of Heritage Series) has 6 songs in 63 minutes rendered mainly in bamboo flute in Carnatic Style.
Other kritis included are Gopalaka Pahiman Anisham, Parama Purusha, Tharuni Njana Enthu Cheyvu and Madhava.
Vathapi – Ganesha Murali (Released in 2007 by Manorama Music as a part of Heritage Series) has 3 songs in 58 minutes mainly rendered in Bamboo flute in Carnatic Style with chorus and voice support.
The subtitle of this album is "A South Indian Flautist pays homage to Hindustani Music Legend Ustad Bismillah Khan".
Gokula Murali (Released in 2008 by Manorama Music as a part of Heritage Series) has 6 songs in 47 minutes mainly rendered in bamboo flute played in Carnatic Style.
According to a review in The Hindu, "Kudamaloor Janardanan proves that in his hands the bamboo reed is transformed into a magical wand.
"[17] Mridangam is played by Vypin Sathish, Tabla by Hari Krishnamoorthy, Edakka by Trichur Krishnakumar and Ghatam by Kottayam Unnikrishnan.
Kudamaloor Janardhanan Live (Released in 2009 by Manorama Music) has 8 songs in 169 minutes rendered in bamboo flute in Carnatic Style.
Kudamaloor is accompanied by Hari Krishnamoorthy on Tabala, Kottayam Krishnan on Ghatam and Satish Vypin on Mridangam.
Keerthana Murali (Released by Manorama Music in 2010) has 6 songs in 60 minutes played in bamboo flute in Carnatic Style.
Maya Murali (Released by Manorama Music in May 2011) has 9 Songs in 66 minutes mainly rendered in bamboo flute in Carnatic Style.
According to The Hindu Review “Maya Murali has nine pieces, innovative, traditional krithis, all of them punctuated by Kudmaloor’s inimitable style, fused together with an exciting backup of vocals and other instruments.
Kaivalya – The Symphony of Meditation [20](Released by Invis and marketed by TravelKerala.Tv ) is an audio CD containing three songs in bamboo flute based on ragas Nalinakanthi and Saraswathi.
According to the Editorial review in Amazon this album "charms the air through the swaras (musical notes) taking it to the innermost core of the soul and bringing tranquility to it.” 14.
According to the Editorial Review in Amazon "Keli is a musical tribute to love – the most joyful, enchanting and universal aspect of human life.” 15.
According to Amazon Editorial Review "Viraha, the sweet sorrow of separation immortalized in the love of Radha and Krishna is rendered poignantly on flute by Kudamaloor Janardanan.” 16.
