City Kemp News
Nadasurabhi Cultural Association is organising the monthly concert on Sunday, January 15 at 4.15 pm at the Indian Heritage Academy Hall, 6th Block, Koramangala. It is a grand Vocal concert by Vidwan Bharat Sundar, accompanied by Vidushi H.M.Smitha on theViolin; Vidwan Arjun Kumar on the Mridangam; and Vidwan Ranganatha Chakravarthy on the Ghatam.
Bharat Sundar is one of the outstanding carnatic vocalists in the youth brigade. A disciple of P S Narayanaswamy and Dr S Sowmya, he is an A Grade artist of AIR. Brought to limlight by winning the first “Carnatic Music Idol” of a leading TV channel, Bharat Sundar has gone from strength to strength in his musical career. He has won the Outstanding Vocalist Award from Music Academy, Chennai in 2015, in his category. He has been performing extensively in India and abroad.
H M Smitha is one of the most sought after young violinists today. She accompanies all leading artists.
Arjun Kumar is a disciple of Umayalpuram Sivaraman and a senior mridangam vidwan who has decades of experience accompanying senior artists. An A-Top artist of AIR, Arjun Kmar has also won the Best Mridangam Artist award from Music Academy, Chennai.
Ranganatha Chakravarthy is a well known Ghatam vidwan who balances his own professional career with his passion for music. He is very active in the concert circuits of Bangalore.
Youth Festival in February 2017: A two day Youth Festival will be held on 18th and 19th February 2017. Thyagaraja and Purandaradasa aradhana will also be held on 19th February.
