Beginners Guide to Veena
By Ramana Balachandhran
In conversation with Ramana Balachandhran
Ramana Balachandhran, the 20-year-old Veena prodigy, is known as one of the youngest Vainikas (Veena players), has graced some of the best venues, Sabhas, and music festivals of Carnatic music around the world. He is the son of Carnatic music practitioners Balachandhran and Sharanya.
His talent for music was noticed when he was a toddler. With no formal training, he could identify ragas and point out nuances. He is also a talented Mridangam player.
Quoting the incredible Shankar Mahadevan, “as musicians, when we hear an outstanding and supremely talented artist (like Ramana), its our duty to let the world know, because my heart is jumping with joy when I heard a Carnatic musician of this caliber, after a long time”.
This Behind the Music session is hosted by the inimitable Mridangam player, a global ambassadors of percussion, and one of LivDemy’s most successful mentors, BC Manjunath. In several occasions, both Ramana and Manjunath has collaborated musically in person as well as virtually.
This conversation is going to be bringing together of two brilliant minds, and let them unfold the secrets of their abundance of talent. Join us on LivDemy to interact with them, ask questions, and much more.
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Ramana Balachandhran
Ramana Balachandhran is a Veena player in the Carnatic tradition. Considered a prodigious talent, he was directly awarded an A grade by All India Radio (AIR, the only grading authority in India) after auditioning at the age of sixteen. This is an honor that has been bestowed on very few musicians in AIR's history of more than seventy
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Manjunath B C
Competent and dynamic artiste with outstanding credentials, Manjunath is a Recipient of several acclaimed awards. Noteworthy track record of performances at prestigious platforms in India and overseas with world renowned artistes of different genre. Sensitive musician well versed with Indian Classical, World Music, Modern Jazz, Contemporary Dance,
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27 August 2022
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