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Grand Carnatic Veena Concert
Sep
2

Grand Carnatic Veena Concert

Vidushi Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh Veena

Dr.Jayanthi Kumaresh is India’s torch bearer worldwide for Saraswathi Veena, the National Instrument of India. An artiste, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer, and educator, her life achievements over 35 years, truly embodies the rich musical heritage of India, making her one of the legendary Veena masters that India has ever produced. Her rich lineage of music can be traced back six generations and her prodigious musical journey began at age 3 under her mother Vidushi Lalgudi. R. Rajalakshmi. She then left home to live with her guru Vidushi Padmavathi Ananthagopalan for 22 years and learnt the intricate science and art of playing the Veena. Her playing technique was further enhanced under the tutelage of Veena Virtuoso Dr.S.Balachander.


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Unfretted: Indian Strings in Conversation
Sep
1

Unfretted: Indian Strings in Conversation

Unfretted: Indian Strings in Conversation

Unfretted is a Carnatic trio featuring chitravina (a rare Indian instrument with ancient origins), violin, and mrdangam (South Indian two-headed drum). The three musicians, Vishaal Sapuram, Sruti Sarathy, and Kulur U Jayachandra Rao, possess a deep and sensitive understanding of the Carnatic form, which they channel through a fresh, imaginative, and unbridled vision of collaborative music-making.

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