Nov 10 2024 to Nov 10 2024 4 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Bangalore musician Chitra Srikrishna presents an immersive journey through the rich tapestry of carnatic classical music in Karnataka, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. The program showcases the musical compositions that have emerged from this culturally vibrant region, highlighting the contributions of legendary musicians and composers who have shaped the Carnatic tradition.

Through a carefully curated selection of songs interspersed with engaging narration and evocative visuals, the program provides context for audiences to gain insight into how carnatic music has become an integral part of Karnataka’s cultural identity. It also examines the interplay between classical traditions and folk elements. It demonstrates how this musical heritage continues to evolve while preserving its core essence.

By showcasing the depth and diversity of Karnataka’s Carnatic legacy, Melodic Roots aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the state’s musical heritage and its enduring impact on Indian classical music. Chitra Srikrishna (vocal & narration) will be accompanied by Viswajith Mattur (violin) and Phanindra Bhaskara (mridangam).
Artistes
Chitra Srikrishna
Vocals & Narration

Chitra Srikrishna is a musician and writer. As a carnatic vocalist for over three decades she has performed live, on the radio, and on television across the world. Her concerts in leading sabhas across Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore, Hyderabad and overseas in the US, Canada and elsewhere have been well received by audiences. She has trained with several stalwarts of carnatic music such as Seethalakshmi Venkatesan, V. Subrahmanian, O.S.Thyagarajan and Lalgudi Rajalakshmi. As a musician and educator, her focus is on making Indian music accessible to a wider audience through workshops and thematic productions. Her recent productions include Pravaas, Udaan, Rajamarga, Vivartana, Antah Prerna, Bhakti and HumRaag. She has collaborated on stage with poet Arundhathi Subramaniam, writer Shoba Narayan, Hindustani musician Shubhangi Sakhalkar and others. Her writing on culture, musical and social topics has appeared in leading newspapers such as Deccan Herald, The Hindu, Mint, Scroll, San Jose Mercury News, Sruti, and India Currents. At Ahmedabad University as adjunct professor of music she taught music appreciation courses such as Musical Traditions of India – An Introduction, How Music Shapes Cities – Varanasi to NYC, Bhakti & Music – Oral Tradition Radical Change.
Vishwajith Mattur
Violin

Vishwajith Mattur, a professional violin artist has been performing and accompanying several young and senior musicians for the past 15 years across the country and abroad. He continues  to learn from Shri Hosahalli K Subbarao and Shri Hosahalli V Raghuram belonging to the Lalgudi School Bani. He also learns vocal music from Smt. Rajeshwari Nagendra Prakash and Shri R N Thyagarajan.
Phanindra Bhaskara
Mridangam

Phanindra Bhaskara is a disciple of Shri H S Sudhindra. He is an A Grade artist of All India Radio and a CCRT scholarship recipient. He has won the Ananya Yuva Prathibha award twice and the CMANA award from the Percussive Arts Center in 2016. He has been accompanying musicians for the past few years.