The Shastri Family Krtis include compositions composed by Shyama Shastri, Subbaraya Shastri and Annasami Shastri. Shyama Shastri, one of the Trinity of Carnatic music along with Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar, was a prolific composer known for his devotional compositions in Telugu. His compositions are characterized by their emotional depth, simplicity, and emphasis on bhakti (devotion) to the Goddess Devi, particularly the deity Kamakshi of the Kamakoti Peetham in Kanchipuram.
Subbaraya Shastri was a renowned composer in the Carnatic music tradition. He was the grandson of the legendary composer Shyama Shastri and made significant contributions to the repertoire with his compositions. While his works may not be as numerous or widely known as those of his grandfather, they are still highly regarded for their musicality and spiritual depth. He composed krithis (compositions) in various ragas, each with its own distinctive melodic and emotional characteristics. These often revolve around themes of devotion, praising Hindu deities and expressing spiritual sentiments.
Subbaraya Shastri's compositions are admired for their melodic richness, intricate rhythmic patterns, and lyrical beauty.
He had a keen understanding of raga grammar and effectively utilized it to evoke different moods and emotions in his compositions. Through his music, he conveyed profound spiritual messages and invoked a sense of bhakti (devotion) in both performers and listeners.
Annasami Shastri, was a notable composer in the Carnatic music tradition. He belonged to the same musical lineage as Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Shyama Shastri. Though not as widely known as the Trinity composers, Annasami Shastri's compositions are appreciated for their musicality and spiritual depth. He composed krithis (compositions) in various ragas, drawing from both popular and rare melodic scales which cover a range of themes including devotion (bhakti), praise of Hindu deities, and philosophical contemplation. They are known for their melodic richness, intricate rhythmic patterns, and lyrical elegance. He employed traditional Carnatic music elements such as gamakas (ornamentations) and laya (rhythmic patterns) effectively in his compositions.
Like many composers in the Carnatic tradition, Annasami Shastri's compositions reflect a deep sense of devotion and reverence towards the divine.
Through his music, he conveyed profound spiritual messages and invoked a sense of bhakti (devotion) in performers and listeners. While his compositions may not be as widely performed as those of the Trinity composers, they hold significance in the Carnatic music repertoire. They are valued for their musical intricacy, spiritual content, and contribution to the tradition of Indian classical music.

These compositions have been taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.

Some of the lyrics for the songs taught can be found here.

The following 10 compositions are included in this course:

-Parakela nannu- Kedaragowla- Shyama Shastri
-Vanajasana - Shree - Subbaraya Shastri
-Trilokamata - Paras - Shyama Shastri
-Shreekamakshi - Saranga - Annasami Shastri
-Ninnuvina - Reetigowla - Mishra chapu - Shyama Shastri
-Emani - Mukhari - Adi Tala - Subbaraya Shastri
-Sarojadalanetri - Shankarabharanam - Adi - Shyama Shastri
-Tarunamidamma - Gowlipantu - Adi Tala - Shyama Shastri
-Himachala tanaya – Anandabhairavi – Adi - Shyama Sastry
-Ninnuvina gatigana - Kalyani - Subbaraya Shastri

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