TV. Ramprasadh – Vocal
T.V.Ramprasadh is one of the prominent Carnatic classical vocalists. Gifted with a mellow, bass voice capable of a
panoramic range, Ramprasadh has trained it with infinite patience and practice, and shaped it into a voice that
weaves a magical spell of sonic beauty. His captivating voice, clarity in diction and unique style have evoked
unqualified approbation of all listeners. . Born at Bombay to T.A. Vyasa Rao and Rukmini, both musicians,
T.V.Ramprasadh was a child prodigy, surprising everyone with his musical capabilities right from the tender age of
three. His musical career has been blessed by the fact that he had the wonderful opportunity of training under great
teachers like R.R.Keshavamurthy, T.V.Gopalkrishnan, S.Rajam and P.S.Narayanaswamy.
His classical repertoire includes, apart from the compositions of the Trinity; Tamil compositions of ancient and
contemporary composers including Thiruppugazh; Annamacharya compositions; Mysore Vasudevacharya
compositions; Compositions of Haridasas of Karnataka popularly known as Devaranamas; Padams and Javalis;
Bhajans and Abhangs. His repertoire is not confined to classical music alone. He has carved a niche for himself in
the field of Devotional music. Developing a new pattern for devotional music concerts, he has enthralled audiences
with his soul stirring devotional music.
An A-grade All India Radio Artist, his programmes have been broadcast on radio and television in State, Zonal,
and National networks. TV Ramprasadh was an anchor for a Carnatic Music Serial Sapthaswara on Udaya TV, an
international Kannada satellite channel. A Cost Accountant and lawyer by qualification, he has chosen music as his
profession. He imparts training to students at Ambalam, Centre For Performing Arts, along with his wife Smt. Indira
Kadambi, a noted Bharatanatyam artist.
V. Sreekanth- Violin
Srikanth Venkatraman , disciple of Vidwan H.K. Narasimha Murthy of Mysore ,
started learning Violin at the age of 9 and started accompanying eminent artists
from his 14th year. Srikanth has gained rich experience by accompanying great
stalwarts like Sangeetha Kalanidhis Dr M.Balamuralikrishna ,
T.V.Shankaranayanan, R.K Srikantan,T.N Seshagopalan , Dr K.J Jesudas ,
Hyderabad Brothers Mandolin U.Srinivas , Flute K.S.Gopalakrishnan , Malladi
Brothers , ,Chitravina Ravi Kiran,Trichur .Ramachandran , Sudha Raghunathan and
others & received their appreciation. Srikanth is a recipient of cultural talent search
scholarship of Government of India , achieved distinction in the Senior Grade
Music Examination and won Gold Medals in Thyagaraja memorial competitions of
Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt. Srikanth has been a highly sought after accompanist and has toured the USA ,
Australia , & the Middle East several times . Srikanth has won a number of prizes, accolades and
appreciation from Rasikas and Critics for his soulful performaces. Srikanth , an All India Radio artist , is
now a resident of Chennai
T. Vaidyanathan – Mridangam
Born in a family of percussionists, Thiruvarur Vaidyanathan took to Mridangam very early in
life. His first teachers were his grandfather Shri Thiruvarur Kunju Iyer and his uncle Shri
Thiruvarur Nagarajan. His natural sense of rhythm and compatibility with the instrument made
him perform in concerts even as he was learning. He then became a disciple of Mridangam
maestro Shri Karaikudi Mani. Under Shri Mani's guidance, Vaidyanathan grew into a fullfledged mridangist with a capacity to accompany all the leading musicians. He has
accompanied most leading musicians, such as Dr. Balamuralikrishna, Smt M.L.
Vasanthakumari, Dr N. Ramani, Sri Maharajapuram Santhanam, Sri K.V. Narayanawamy,Smt
D.K. Pattamal, Sri Nedunuri Krishanmoorthy, Sri T.V. Sankaranarayanan, Sri M.S.
Gopalakrishnan, Sri T.N.Krishnan, Sri U.Srinivas, Smt Sudha Raghunathan, Sri.Ravikiran etc.