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Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kala Ramnath

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Experienced violinists Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kala Ramnath are an amalgamation of instrumental and Carnatic music

Two legends, one stage. The performance was nothing short of divine.

Hemant Das

Performing Arts Company

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Location
Location

mumbai, tamil nadu

Language
Language

tamil

Years of Singing
Years of Singing

10+ years

About Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kala Ramnath

Jayanthi Kumaresh is an Indian veena musician and comes from a family of musicians who has been practicing Carnatic music for 6 generations. A researcher, Jayanthi holds a doctorate for her work on "styles and playing techniques of the Saraswati veena" and conducts workshops and lecture demonstrations around the world. She composed and released “Mysterious Duality”  which is a multi-dimensional reflection of the simple yet complex self - through a single instrument - The Saraswati Veena. 

Kala Ramnath is an Indian classical violinist and belongs to a lineage of musicians. She represents the beginning of the seventh generation of violinists in her family. It has been said that her grandfather bribed her to practice by offering her sweets and candy.

Kala Ramnath's performances have graced renowned music festivals in India and esteemed stages worldwide, including the Sydney Opera House, London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, and New York's Carnegie Hall, among others.

With a global reach, she has cultivated musical partnerships with acclaimed artists across genres, seamlessly weaving elements of Western classical, jazz, Flamenco, and traditional African music into her compositions.

They also frequently performed with the legendary Ustaad Zakir Hussain. 

 

Achievements

Kala Ramnath : 

  • Sangeet Natak Academy Puraskaar - 2016;
  • Rashtriya Kumar Gandharva Samman - 2008; 
  • Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskaar - 1999

Jayanthi Kumaresh : 

  • State award of Kalaimamani from Tamil Nadu Government
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Why Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kala Ramnath?

  • Both Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kala Ramnath come from illustrious musical lineages, with backgrounds deeply rooted in Indian classical music traditions. Jayanthi hails from a family with six generations of Carnatic music practitioners, while Kala represents the seventh generation of violinists in her family.

  • Despite their classical roots, both Jayanthi and Kala are known for their versatility and innovation in music. Jayanthi's research and doctoral work on the Saraswati veena's playing techniques highlights her dedication to exploring the instrument's capabilities. On the other hand, Kala's collaborations across various genres, including Western classical, jazz, Flamenco, and traditional African music, demonstrate her ability to blend diverse musical influences seamlessly. Together, their combined expertise offers a rich and diverse musical experience that appeals to a wide range of audiences.

  • Both artists have garnered international recognition for their performances on prestigious stages worldwide, including iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House, London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, and New York's Carnegie Hall.

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Experienced violinists Jayanthi Kumaresh and Kala Ramnath are an amalgamation of instrumental and Carnatic music

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