Artists

Carnatic violinist Thirucherai Karthik trained 11+ years under Vidwan V.L. Kumar, with guidance from Palghat Ramprasad & S. Varadarajan. B-Grade AIR artiste, performed in Chennai sabhas, won

Abhishek Ravishankar is a Chennai-based Carnatic vocalist who began learning from his mother, Smt. Kowsalya, and later continued his musical training under Vidwan A. S. Murali.

S Sunil Kumar is an A-grade All India Radio Kanjira artiste, trained by T.K. Sekar, V. Selvaganesh, and T.H. Vikku Vinayakram. He performs and teaches Carnatic music, accompanying artists like T.N

L. Ramakrishnan is a Carnatic violinist trained from age two, first in vocal music, then under Visalam Vageeswar and A. Kanyakumari. Debut solo concert at 12; performed in ensembles.

Sudha Raghunathan (b. 1957, Chennai) is a Carnatic vocalist trained under M.L. Vasanthakumari. Known for concerts, playback singing, and compositions, she performs globally (UN, Paris, NYC) and

V V Ramana Murthy is a 4th-gen mridangam artist, AIR TOP Grade musician, and child prodigy. He debuted at 8, won AIR’s music competition, and has accompanied top classical musicians for 40 years.

Ayaan Ali Bangash, born 1979, is a sarod player from the Gwalior-Senia Bangash lineage. Trained by father Amjad Ali Khan, he performs solo and with family, blending classical and fusion music. Albums

Amaan Ali Bangash, a seventh-generation Senia Bangash sarodist, trained by his father Amjad Ali Khan, debuted at eight. Known for precise pitch, rhythmic skill, and blending tradition with

Carnatic violinist Charulatha Ramanujam, trained by her parents and gurus like Pudukkottai Ramanathan, is an AIR Top Grade artist honored with awards including Swaralayaratna and Chennai Music

Sriranjani Santhanagopalan is a Carnatic vocalist blending tradition with modern expression. Trained by Sangita Kalanidhi Neyveli Santhanagopalan, she performs globally with 17+ years’ experience

Neyveli B. Venkatesh is a Chennai mridangam artist trained by his father and mentors. He performs widely in Carnatic music, collaborating with top musicians and appearing at festivals like Darbar.

Carnatic violinist S. Varadarajan, trained under Kanchi Janardhanam and T.V. Gopalakrishnan, is noted for precise technique and accompaniment. He performs globally with leading artists and in solo

Kanjira artist B. Shree Sundarkumar (b. 1982, Chennai) trained under K.B.S. Mani and Karaikudi R. Mani. A-top graded AIR artist, he performs globally, teaches at Kalakshetra, and won Yuva Kala

Pravin Godkhindi is a leading Indian bansuri player trained by his father. Known for gayaki and tantrakari styles, he performs classical, fusion, and film music. Awarded nationally, he plays globally.

Mysore Manjunath is a Carnatic violinist trained by his father. A top graduate and PhD holder, he performs globally, collaborates across genres, and has won awards like the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Krishna Sriram represents a new wave of Carnatic percussionists who bring discipline, versatility, and awareness to the ghatam tradition.

Sumesh S. Narayanan is a mridangam artist trained for 20+ years under Dr. Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam, mastering Carnatic percussion. Known for classical rigor and cross-genre work in concerts

Embar S. Kannan is a renowned Carnatic violinist and Tamil film musician, trained under Subbanna Bhagavathar, Vittal Ramamurthy, and A. Kanyakumari. An AIR Grade ‘A Top’ artist, he collaborates with

Sandeep Mishra, a Benaras Gharana sarangi player, trained in vocal music and under sarangi maestros. He blends tradition with modern styles, performing globally while preserving classical essence.

Guruprasad Hegde is a trained harmonium soloist and accompanist in Indian classical music, mentored by Pandit Tulsidas Borkar and Padma Vibhushan Pandit Ram Narayan. A graded All India Radio artist

Kiran Godkhindi, a tabla virtuoso from a renowned musical family, trained under his father Pandit Venkatesh Godkhindi and other masters. Performing for 30+ years globally, he collaborates with

Shadaj Godkhindi, a third-gen Karnataka flautist, trained by his grandfather from age 2. Debuted at 3, performs globally, shared stages with top artists, and won awards like Sur Jyothsna.

Keshav Joshi (b. 1980) is a tabla artist trained in Maharashtra’s traditions and Banaras Gharana. Studied under Shri R.M. More, Pandit Karveer Mallapur, and Pandit Ishwarlal Mishra. A graded

Ravindra Yavagal, born 1959 in Dharwad, is a renowned tabla maestro trained under Ramachandra Yavagal, Veeranna Kamkar, and Lalji Gokhale. A soloist and accompanist, he debuted at 10, performed

Venkatesh Kumar is a Hindustani vocalist from Bellary, trained under Puttaraj Gawai in Kirana, Gwalior, and Panchakshara styles. Known for devotional Kannada renditions, he gained fame at Sawai

Kanjira artist V. Anirudh Athreya, trained by V. Nagarajan and T.K. Murthy, debuted in 2001. Known for tonal clarity and rhythmic skill, he accompanies leading Carnatic musicians and has won awards

G. Chandrasekhara Sharma, born 1990, is an Indian ghatam artist from a musical family. Trained by his father and uncle, he performs Carnatic music and collaborates with top musicians.

B. Sivaraman, born 1972, is an Indian mridangam exponent trained under Dr. T.K. Murthy and Kumbakonam Rajappa Iyer. An AIR A-Grade artist, he performs globally in Carnatic music.

Badar Miandad Khan (1962–2023), a Pakistani qawwali singer from Pakpattan, came from a legendary family, trained by his father Ustad Rasheed Miandad. Cousin and brother-in-law of Nusrat Fateh Ali