Arguably the most consummate melody-based system in world music today, India's oldest system of classical music, gives equal importance to structured compositional forms as well as exciting melodic, melo-rhythmic and rhythmic improvisation.
Vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, performer, teacher of Carnatic music(classical music of south India). I play the ancient, multi-stringed instrument - Veena. Cross genre music- blending different styles of music, digital music and spiritual music are areas of work in music.
I teach vocal and Veena in New York and over phone & internet to students all over USA.
Art Forms And Cultures I Would Like To Engage With
I should say dreams...
Forming the cross genre band "Charanams" that blends great styles of music - carnatic, jaxx & blues.
recording for a rock band, recording with a gospel band.
My Creative Influences & Favorite Artists
Dr.L.Subramaniam - Violinist / Dr.Chittibabu - Veena artist
Dr.BalamuraliKrishna - Vocalist / John Mclaughlin - Guitarist
Vikku Vinayakaram - Percussionist
My Artistic Affiliations
RagaChitra Foundation; Chranams Band; New York Womens' Composers; ASCAP ;