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About Guru Sushmita:
Initiated into music at the age of five by their mother and continued her training under Late Smt Poosarla Manorama, granddaughter of the famous Violin Vidwan Shri.Dwaram Venkata Swamy Naidu. She is currently disciple of “Sangeeta Amani”, “Raga Sudha Varshini”, Smt Vizianagaram D. Vardhani since the year 2009.
Recipient of the Central Government Scholarship from Government of India, Ministry of Culture for advanced training in Carnatic Vocal during the period 2008 to 2010.
Excelled with Distinction in the Six-year Diploma examination conducted by Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in June 2006 under the tutelage of the renowned violinist Smt. Poosarla Manorama.
Gifted with a mellifluous voice, her concerts, with a blend of traditional and devotional compositions, are a treat to the listener, radiating a soulful musical experience.
About Guru Arunachala Karthik :
Profile:
Vocal:
Was initiated into Carnatic Music by his mother Smt. Chitra Sridharan who taught him vocal music. Learnt Carnatic Vocal from Sri. Sitaramasarma sir for a few years. Currently learning Carnatic Vocal from Smt. Mangalam Shankar.
Violin training:
Got initial training in violin from Sri. Nellai Shanmuganathan, TM Patnaik, & Sri L. Nagaraju. Received advanced violin training from Sri. CN Chandrasekhar, and Padma Bhushan Sangita Kalanidhi Sri.MS. Gopalakrishnan.
Graded artist in AIR since 2003. Computer Engineer by qualification. Performed in major Sabhas in and around Chennai from 2003 until 2011 when I relocated to Bangalore for work. Currently in B-High grade in AIR Bangalore and pursuing music full-time teaching as well as performing. Won various prizes and awards such as First prize in the Music Competition at All-India level held by the All-India-Radio in 2002.
Awarded ITC-SRA award for promising artists by Sangeet Research Academy, Mumbai, 4-time Recipient of Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram Scholarship from Govt. of Tamilnadu. “Mahadevapura” Kalarathna Award, MQA Sangeet Sadhana Award, and Natya Nishada Nada Brahmam are the numerous other awards conferred on Arunachala Karthik.
Played in concerts organised by major Sabhas in Chennai- The Music Academy, Mylapore Fine Arts Society, Krishna Gana Sabha, Indian fine arts, Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Hamsadhwani, Asthika Samajam, Chennai Fine Arts, Gayatri Fine Arts, Brahma Gana Sabha, RTP concerts by Shanti Arts Foundation Endowment, Carnatica, IIT and others to just name a few. Has been a regular performer at AIR Chennai and Bangalore since the year 2003.
Won competitions conducted by major Sabhas in Chennai- AIR, The Music Academy, Mylapore Fine Arts Society, Krishna Gana Sabha, RTP competitions by Shanti Arts Foundation Endowment, Mr. Melody by Carnatica, IIT Sarang, Mahathi Arts and Dance Academy, VDS arts academy and others to name a few.
Recently took up music full-time in 2020 and started teaching many kids who are passionate about Carnatic violin since 2017.