TV. Ramprasadh – Vocal
T.V.Ramprasadh is one of the prominent Carnatic classical vocalists. Gifted with a mellow, bass voice capable of a panoramic range, Ramprasadh has trained it with infinite patience and practice, and shaped it into a voice that weaves a magical spell of sonic beauty. His captivating voice, clarity in diction and unique style have evoked unqualifiedapprobation of all listeners. . Born at Bombay to T.A. Vyasa Rao and Rukmini, both musicians, T.V.Ramprasadh was a child prodigy, surprising everyone with his musical capabilities right from the tender age of three. His musical career has been blessed by the fact that he had the wonderful opportunity of training under great teachers like R.R.Keshavamurthy, T.V.Gopalkrishnan, S.Rajam and P.S.Narayanaswamy.
His classical repertoire includes, apart from the compositions of the Trinity; Tamil compositions of ancient and contemporary composers including Thiruppugazh; Annamacharya compositions; Mysore Vasudevacharya compositions; Compositions of Haridasas of Karnataka popularly known as Devaranamas; Padams and Javalis; Bhajans and Abhangs. His repertoire is not confined to classical music alone. He has carved a niche for himself in the field of Devotional music. Developing a new pattern for devotional music concerts, he has enthralled audiences with his soul stirring devotional music.
An A-grade All India Radio Artist, his programmes have been broadcast on radio and television in State, Zonal, and National networks. TV Ramprasadh was an anchor for a Carnatic Music Serial Sapthaswara on Udaya TV, an international Kannada satellite channel. A Cost Accountant and lawyer by qualification, he has chosen music as his profession. He imparts training to students at Ambalam, Centre For Performing Arts, along with his wife Smt. Indira Kadambi, a noted Bharatanatyam artist.
V. Sreekanth- Violin
Srikanth Venkatraman , disciple of Vidwan H.K. Narasimha Murthy of Mysore , started learning Violin at the age of 9 and started accompanying eminent artists from his 14th year. Srikanth has gained rich experience by accompanying great stalwarts like Sangeetha Kalanidhis Dr M.Balamuralikrishna , T.V.Shankaranayanan, R.K Srikantan,T.N Seshagopalan , Dr K.J Jesudas, Hyderabad Brothers Mandolin U.Srinivas , Flute K.S.Gopalakrishnan , Malladi Brothers , ,Chitravina Ravi Kiran,Trichur .Ramachandran , Sudha Raghunathan and others & received their appreciation. Srikanth is a recipient of cultural talent search scholarship of Government of India , achieved distinction in the Senior Grade Music Examination and won Gold Medals in Thyagaraja memorial competitions of Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt. Srikanth has been a highly sought after accompanist and has toured theUSA , Australia , & the Middle East several times . Srikanth has won a number of prizes, accolades and appreciation from Rasikas and Critics for his soulful performaces. Srikanth , an All India Radio artist , is now a resident of Chennai
T. Vaidyanathan – Mridangam
Born in a family of percussionists, Thiruvarur Vaidyanathan took to Mridangam very early in life. His first teachers were his grandfather Shri Thiruvarur Kunju Iyer and his uncle Shri Thiruvarur Nagarajan. His natural sense of rhythm and compatibility with the instrument made him perform in concerts even as he was learning. He then became a disciple of Mridangam maestro Shri Karaikudi Mani. Under Shri Mani's guidance, Vaidyanathan grew into a full-fledged mridangist with a capacity to accompany all the leading musicians. He has accompanied most leading musicians, such as Dr. Balamuralikrishna, Smt M.L. Vasanthakumari, Dr N. Ramani, Sri Maharajapuram Santhanam, Sri K.V. Narayanawamy,Smt D.K. Pattamal, Sri Nedunuri Krishanmoorthy, Sri T.V. Sankaranarayanan, Sri M.S. Gopalakrishnan, Sri T.N.Krishnan, Sri U.Srinivas, Smt Sudha Raghunathan, Sri.Ravikiran etc.