Raman was bo… Read Full Bio ↴Susheela Raman (b. 1973) is a singer of Indian descent.
Raman was born in London, later emigrating to Australia with her family. In Australia she studied classical South Indian song and began giving performances. She then began working with Western forms including rock and soul, while continuing to study classical Indian music with Shruti Sadolikar. Her desire to mix Indian with Western music resulted in her first album, Salt Rain, in 2001, followed by Love Trap in 2003.
In 2005, she released Music for Crocodiles. The basis of the album was recorded in Britain (Wiltshire in September 2004); the work was continued the next month with Indian musicians and mixed in Los Angeles.
In 2006 Susheela was again nominated for BBC World Music Award and was the subject of a one hour documentary by French-German TV Channel ARTE, called 'Indian Journey' directed by Mark Kidel. In the same year she independently recorded 33 1/3, which is a set of re-imaginings of music from the sixties and seventies. Artists covered include Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Velvet Underground, Captain Beefheart, Can, Joy Division and Throbbing Gristle. The album features long term collaborators Sam Mills on guitar, VIncent Segal on Cello, and tabla player and percussionist Aref Durvesh. The album was released in April 2007 in France.
In 2011 she released the album Vel.
Susheela continues to research and discover music from South India, studying in 2007 with the Bhakti singer Kovai Kamla.
Nagumomo
Susheela Raman Lyrics
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Nannubrova Rada Sri Ragu Varani
Nagarajadhara Nidu Parivaruella
Ogi Hodhana Jesevaralu Gare Yatulandadura Ni
Kagaraju Ni Yanati Vini Vega Canaledo
Gaganam Nikilagu Bahaduram Aninado
Jagamela Paramatma Evarito Moralidudu
The lyrics of Susheela Raman's song Nagumomo are a combination of Telugu and Sanskrit, which create a mystical and spiritual atmosphere. The first two lines seem to be an invocation or a plea to the deity Ragu Varani, asking for his divine presence to be felt. The third line refers to Nagarajadhara, another name for Lord Shiva, who is being called upon to come and bless the devotee. The last line of this verse is a metaphorical description of the state of the devotee's mind, which is waiting in anticipation for the arrival of the divine.
The second verse of the song starts with a reference to the great poet Kagaraju, who is renowned for his devotional lyrics. The next line speaks of the vast expanse of the sky and the courage of those who dare to explore it. The third line is a philosophical statement about the presence of the supreme divine in all of creation. The last line of the song is an exhortation to devotees to perform their devotions with dedication and sincerity, addressed to Tyagarajanuta, another aspect of Lord Shiva.
Overall, the song Nagumomo is a celebration of the divine, and an invitation to the listener to immerse themselves in the spiritual realm. The use of Telugu and Sanskrit in the lyrics adds to the mystical quality of the song, while Susheela Raman's soulful voice brings out the emotional depth and intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Nagumomo Ganaleni Najali Delise
The sound of the veena enchants and captivates me, as if it were a divine force.
Nannubrova Rada Sri Ragu Varani
I am in awe of the power and grace of the deity Sri Ragu Varanu, who dances gracefully.
Nagarajadhara Nidu Parivaruella
Lord Nagaraja, the serpent deity, protects and watches over us at all times.
Ogi Hodhana Jesevaralu Gare Yatulandadura Ni
The power and influence of the divine is so strong that even the winds and waves must obey its will.
Kagaraju Ni Yanati Vini Vega Canaledo
The power of the divine is so great that even the king himself must bow before it.
Gaganam Nikilagu Bahaduram Aninado
The vastness of the heavens and the bravery of the divine are beyond comprehension.
Jagamela Paramatma Evarito Moralidudu
The divine is present in every aspect of the world, but only those with a moral conscience can recognize it.
Vagajupagu Talanu Nannelu Kora Tyagarajanuta Ni
The divine music that flows through us is a tribute to the great devotee Tyagaraja.
Writer(s): Samuel Peter Landell Mills, Susheela Raman Copyright: Wardlaw Banks Ltd.
Contributed by Adrian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ChuckDeFuque
Invisible, smiling face
Knowing my sorrow
Won't you protect me?
You who lifted the Govardhana Hill
Your councilors cannot fail
To remind you of your duty to me
Could the King of Birds
Who obeys your every command
Refuse to bring you to me?
Might he say, 'the earth where you live
Is too far from the sky'?
You are a great soul
Whose comfort and protection
Offer solace to the universe
To whom else can I voice my unhappiness?
I can't bear your tricks
Come to me
@ci2157
Invisible, smiling face.
Knowing my sorrow.
Won't you protect me?
You who lifted the Govardhana Hill.
Your councilors cannot fail to remind you of your duty to me.
Could the King of Birds who obeys your every command refuse to bring you to me?
Might he say, 'the earth where you liveI is too far from the sky'?
You are a great soul whose comfort and protection offer solace to the universe.
To whom else can I voice my unhappiness?
I can't bear your tricks.
Come to me.
@TigerPrawn_
I could listen to this for the rest of my life and never get bored.
@missogoligiviaga
My soul needed this song tonight!
@abdoubouka7221
Need four spirt
@softlight7625
One of the most beautiful Indian voices 😍
@rajeshchowdhary6983
Very peaceful and relaxing,feeling immortal in the deep ocean of music
@ci2157
I was captivated by this song the very first time I heard it. It resonates very deep within me and touches my soul. Thank you.
@SunnyCLT
Awesome! Love the modern twist on this timeless classic!
@ramabommaraju2715
The sadness of Nagumomu brought out very well despite the MISPRONOUNCING!
@t.castro4493
This song is one of the few that genuinely calms me down
@saradhabhaskaran9638
I wonder how PPL are ready to hear our traditional songs in this style.