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Chennai, 10/02/2014: GAANA OF LIFE - Gaana song singers B. Pasupathy, R. Vicky, A. Ismail and A. Kaadhar at Doomming Kuppam beach in Chennai on Monday.
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Unsung songs

While the earthy Gana has emerged as a separate genre of performing art in Chennai, several other dynamic sounds have permeated and enriched its music