Pallavaram-based Sudhakar calls himself ‘Gaana Sudhakar’ in his music videos. He has been doing them for a few years now, taking on popular subjects and experimenting with gaana-based songs on them.

Meet Sivatmikha, whose new single, The Gaana Song, has given her a new identity as Gaana Girl. It is a dedication to gaana singers and musicians. The song is a mix of so many elements. We have ...

The gaana is a popular musical genre in Tamil film music. Usually consisting of lyrics in the Madras baashai, this genre, comprising songs set to foot-tapping local beats, was most popular in the 90s.

The 24-year-old discusses her journey, the politics of patriarchy and caste, and what drives the music of the band she’s in, The Casteless Collective. Isaivani is simultaneously warm and fierce.

Sivakarthikeyan has lent his voice for a song in Chachi’s Sixer He says, “It is a love gaana with unique lyrics — it will be a treat for those who love the genre. Siva said ‘yes’ immediately when he ...