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Sri Gurubhyo Namaha
Vidwan Sri. Vijay Ganesh (Mridangam)
Sri VIJAY GANESH a seasoned mridangam Artist, learnt this divine art from the age of 6. He had his tutelage under Sangeetha kala Acharya, Vidwan Late Sri. Kumbakkonam Rajappa Iyer.
Vijay Ganesh has accompanied many eminent Carnatic musicians like Dr M Balamurali Krishna, Nagai Sri Muralidharan, Lalgudi Sri GJR Krishnan, Sri TM Krishna, Sri P Unnikrishnan, Maharajapuram Sri Ramachandran & many others. He has also played with outstanding musicians of the Hindustani stream like Pandit Sri Vishwamohan Bhatt, Pandit Ronu majumdar & many others.
He has won several awards including:
* Best Mridangist award from Music Academy
* Best Mridangist award in Gokulashtami festival from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
* Youth excellence for Mridangam from Sri Maharajapuram Vishwanatha Iyer trust
Vidwan Sri. Karthik Venkataraman (Kanjira)
KARTHIK VENKATARAMAN is a renowned kanjira artist, celebrated for his cohesive accompaniment and mastery of traditional playing techniques. A disciple of the eminent mridanga vidwan Sri Srimushnam V. Raja Rao, Karthik has performed extensively across North America and India.
His artistry has earned him the privilege of accompanying numerous senior musicians, including esteemed Sangeetha Kalanidhis, in concerts and prestigious music festivals worldwide. Widely recognized for his contributions to Carnatic music, Karthik has received several awards and titles from respected cultural organizations.
Beyond his performances, Karthik serves as the president of Bharathi Kala Manram in Toronto and plays an integral role in organizing the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Festival, furthering his commitment to preserving and promoting classical music traditions.
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