In those days, music and dance reviews were widely regarded and no amount of public relations could reduce the acidity of their comments. The Tamil weekly ` Ananda Vikatan’ co-founded by T Sadasivam and S S Vasan (film producer) was the first to publish concert criticism.Kalki (Krishnamurthy), a relative of Sadasivam, was one of the first critics.
Carnatic music ( Karnaṭaka sangitam ) is a system of music commonly associated with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Most Carnatic compositions are only in Telugu and Sanskrit. The main emphasis in Carnatic music is on vocal music; most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in gāyaki (singing) style.