AudioVerse Music has announced the release of Viswaragam – Part II to mark the third death anniversary of legendary playback singer Padma Bhushan Vani Jairam. The musical tribute will be released on February 4, 2026, across YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, and other major digital platforms.

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner, Padma Shri Ricky Kej played a key role in bringing the project to fruition. Conceived, written, and produced by filmmaker and lyricist Sumathy Ram, Viswaragam – Part II is a tribute to composer M.S. Viswanathan, widely known as MSV. The album features rare Haiku styled compositions sung by Vani Jairam and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, with music composed by MSV, according to Ram.

The collection, is a “distilled expression of emotion” in which “melody, silence, and meaning” coexist with grace.

Track List and Associated Sanskrit Concepts:

1. Jyoti | A luminous invocation, with Vani Jairam’s voice rising like a lamp lit at dawn, steady and pure. | JYOTI (Sacred Light)
2. Vandhai | Arrival as an emotion, with phrasing that carries tenderness of reunion and remembrance. Based on lyrics by Saint Thirumangai Alwar from Periya Thirumozhi (Hymn 1046). | SVIKARA (Acceptance)
3. Vandhazh | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam’s voice reflects quiet acceptance, like footsteps fading into memory. | SVIKARA (Acceptance)
4. Veena Sa Ri | Rajesh Vaidya’s veena conveys what words cannot, echoing MSV’s classical touch alongside Vani Jairam’s artistry. | SARA (Essence)
5. Kan Moodi | A rare meeting of two legends where voices blend seamlessly. | MOHANAM (Enchanting)
6. Vayadhu | Youth remembered rather than celebrated, with SPB singing from wisdom instead of nostalgia. | JIVITASHA (A Wish for Life)
7. Thaagam | Longing distilled, with desire expressed with restraint and dignity. | TRISHNA (Longing)
8. Vetkamum | Bashfulness expressed poetically, subtle and deeply rooted in Indian sensibility. | SANKOCH (Demure)
9. Enn Kanmani | A tender monologue marked by affection and melodic grace. | ALOLlKA (A Lullaby of Admiration)
10. Lullaby | One of the most poignant moments, with Vani Jairam’s voice gently cradling the listener. | LALANAGITHAM (Nurturing Song)
11. Yenga | A duet that feels like unanswered questions lingering in the air. | VIRAHA (Yearning)
12. Enn Kann | A gentle closure that leaves warmth rather than finality. | DRISHTI (Gaze)
13. Viswaragam | A raga encompassing multiple moods, with melody and voice united in homage. | SHRADRANJALI (Homage)

Anchoring the album is MSV’s enduring melodic legacy, which continues to resonate across generations. Viswaragam – Part I was launched on Pongal 2026 as a monthly tribute series, aimed at keeping MSV’s musical heritage vibrant.

Continuing this musical and spiritual journey, Ram announced that she will release Meera – Madhuram later this year.

“The album draws inspiration from the life and divine love of the 16th century mystic saint Meera Bai,” she said. “Collaborated with a music composer from Chennai, this album, presenting Bhakti, through a modern devotional soundscape, drawing from the emerging idiom of Bhajan Clubbing, where sacred music finds renewed resonance through subtle global textures while remaining rooted in tradition.”

She added that Meera – Madhuram is conceived as a contemporary “classical crossover, blending traditional Bhajans” with “subtle global textures,” aligned with evolving expressions of modern devotional music. The project seeks to renew spiritual expression while remaining firmly grounded in India’s devotional heritage, extending the musical and philosophical continuum established through the Viswaragam series.

The album will feature iconic voices and instrumentalists and is deeply influenced by the legacy of Vani Jairam, whose artistry continues to inspire generations of musicians and creators.

Ram’s personal interactions with Jairam, including moments shared during the making of the film Vishwa Thulasi, serve as an “emotional and creative” foundation for her work.

She described Viswaragam as a “treasure cove” of memories and recalled her meeting with Vani Jairam, fondly remembered as “Meera of Modern India,” as a cherished moment. According to Ram, Jairam embraced her, kissed her on both cheeks in appreciation of her lyrics, and presented her with a portrait from her wedding celebration. Ram said she continues to treasure the photograph and remembers the gesture as a blessing bestowed by “Kalaivani Vani Jairam.”

According to Ram, Meera – Madhuram aspires to carry forward the values of “devotion, grace, and musical elegance” celebrated in Viswaragam, reaffirming Meera’s presence across “eras, voices, and forms.”

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