Arangetram Musicians

Ramamoorthy Sriganesh. Born in Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu, in a family of musical interests Sriganesh had his initial training in Mridangam playing from Chidambaram V. Natraja Iyer in New Delhi. He went through advance training from Kalaimamani Kumbakonam Sh. A. Premkumar, a retired staff artiste of AIR New Delhi and a brief mentorship under Ghatam Maestro Kalaimamani Sh. E. M. Subramaniam in Chennai. Sriganesh an ‘A’ graded All India Radio Mridangist and DOORDARSHAn. He is a versatile artiste who has accompanied frontline Carnatic musicians like Kadri Gopalnath, T V Gopalakrishnan,Veena Wizard Rajesh Vaidhya to name a few. He has accompanied all top ranking dancers of the country both as a Mridangist and Nattuvanar. He has many dance related rhythmic compositions like Alarippus, Jathis and korvais to his credit. Travelled all over the globe, he is also the founder of DHWANI a musical ensemble which has performed in various prestigious festivals in India and abroad. In the year 2000 Sriganesh had the privilege of performing on the mridangam in the orchestra conducted by Bharath Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar organised by the Central Sangeet Natak Academy. Settled in Chennai since 2011, he is also a professional acoustic drums player, which he learnt in Chennai. Sriganesh believes in passing his knowledge to the future aspirants. He is presently mentoring many dancers on various aspects of Tala Or Rhythm. He also holds a double Masters Degree in Sociology from Annamalai university and Rhythmology from Madras University.
Awards:
Thanjavur Vaidhyanathan Iyer award from “Sri Ragam Fine Arts” Chennai.
Thala Kurisil Award by KMS entertainment New Delhi.
Asthana Vidwan Pattam from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Preetham, Kancheepuram.

Venkateshwaran Kuppuswamy also known as Satish is a Carnatic vocal-soloist, an accompanying vocalist for dancers and a music composer for dance productions. Venkateshwaran began learning music at the age of eleven under the guidance of his mother Smt. Geeta Swamy. His prodigious talent was soon noticed by his mother who took him to various other gurus such as Smt. Savithri Ramamoorthy, Smt. Sai Bhavani, and it was under the able tutelage of Smt. Padma Natesan that he thoroughly shaped and honed his skills. Further, he received advanced training in vocal modulations from Dr.Radha Venkatachalam, a music professor in Delhi University. He holds the title of being the highest achiever in his class and has been awarded the gold medal for his exceptional performance in MA Music from Delhi University. Satish is also B-High grade artiste from All India Radio, New Delhi
Satish has performed extensively in various parts of India and abroad . His performances have received rave reviews and have been appreciated by noted critics. In recognition of his outstanding musical aptitude and significant contributions to the field, he has received awards like “Sangeet Kala Nath” from Hayagriva and “Nritya Sangeet Mani” from S.U.N.A.INA.
Venkateshwaran has been the main vocalist for most of the senior well known classical dancers of contemporary times such as Guru Geeta Chandran, Guru Swapna Sundari, Guru Raja Radha Reddy, Guru Dr.Saroja Vaidhyanathan to name a few.Some of his noted musical compositions for dance productions include:
Ritu-Dancing Through Season
Kagesha - production on Lord Shanishwara)
ANEKANTA, a conceptual dance performance

Raghavendra Prasath is a Carnatic Classical Violinist, disciple of Kalaimaamani Shri VSK Chakrapani. He is a A Grade Violin Carnatic artiste Of All India Radio, New Delhi. He is a recipient of Scholarship from Ministry of Culture as well as Centre for Cultural & Resources Training (CCRT). He has finished B.com Honours from Delhi University and is also a Chartered Accountant.Accompanied leading artistes like Padma Bhushan and Sangeeta Kalanidhi Shri T.N. Seshagopalan, Neyveli Shri Santhana Gopalan, Shri O.S. Arun, Mambalam Sisters, Dr. Manda Sudharani, Dr. K. Vageesh, Dr. T.V. Manikandan, Dr. Kannakumar and other renowned artistesPerformed concerts in Nadaneerajanam of TTD Channel ( with his Guru), Youth Festival of Sahitya Kala Parishad, Rashtrapati Bhavan and accompanied in prestigious Sangeet Natak Academi, Sri Sankat Morcha Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, Spic Macay, IGNCA etc.He has also accompanied leading dancers of the country including Padma Bhushan Swapna Sundari, Padma Bhushan Raja Radha Reddy, Padmasri Geeta Chandran, Padmasri Jayarama Rao and Vanashree Rao, Smt Rama Vaidyanathan to name a few.Performing for artistes during December season in sabhas such as Narada Gana Sabha, Brahma Gana Sabha, , Sri Parthasarathi Swami Sabha and many other prestigious Sabhas.
Awards & Titles-. Awarded Gandharva Vignya jointly by Ministry of Culture, Govt of India and Art of Living, Bengaluru in January 2023Awarded Nada Laya Sikhamani by Sangeetha Samajan, Madurai and New Delhi in October 2022.
‘Yuva Puraskar’ Award by Varenyam Trust, New Delhi in 2019
‘Young Upcoming Artist’ by Nadabrahman Gyan Academi Trust, Chennai in 2019
Awarded ‘Valayapatti Young Artist’ Award in 2017 in Chennai
Awarded ‘Violin Ila Mamani’ by KMS Kalai Ulagam, New Delhi in 2017
Semi-finalist (among top 7) of the ‘Yuva Sangeet Samrat’ hosted by Sri Sankara TV and Abhayam Creations, Chennai in 2016 Awarded ‘Young Performer’ by Sri Hayagriva. New Delhi in 2015
Awarded ‘Nataraja Iyer Memorial Award’ by Thala Bhakthi, New Delhi in 2014

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