Carnatic Vibrations: A visit with prospective artists
Vishnu R. – Navtar Guitar
Vishnu R. is a young music artist famously known for his innovative 9-string Guitar called the NAVTAR. Based in Bangalore, India, he studied music from a young age growing up in a family of musicians. He is an award winning performer, composer, inventor and a teacher. With his Navtar instrument, a unique 9-string creation, combining the Fretless and Fretted strings and 12-string Harp elements in addition, Vishnu highlights elements of traditional carnatic music and jazz. The unifying effect of the “Naad” – the sound created by Navtar can be best described as a combination of sarod, sitar and guitar as he says.
Trishakti Music for Meditation and Inner Healing
Embark on a transformative Live Music in a restorative meditation, merging resonant healing sounds of singing bowls, gong, ethereal chants, mantras, and soul-stirring Indian classical Violin and Flute melodies. Immerse yourself in serenity, guided into deep relaxation and inner peace. Experience vibrational medicine for the nervous system, offering rejuvenation and harmony for body, mind, and spirit.
Ananda Nadayogi
Elizabeth Gergaug
Flute Raman
Ananda Nadayogi is a highly skilled Carnatic Violinist and Vocalist who underwent rigorous training for approximately 12 years under the guidance of renowned musicians Padmabhooshan Sri Lalgudi G. Jayaraman and his son Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri Lalgudi GJR Krishnan. Immersed in the Gurukula system, Ananda not only honed his violin skills but also imbibed invaluable life lessons and artistic principles from his esteemed mentors. Specializing in the traditional and innovative Lalgudi style, Ananda has a bachelor’s degree in Indian Music and has showcased his musical prowess globally, collaborating with exceptional musicians across various genres.
Ananda also explores his love for meditation and Nadayoga, actively conducting workshops and collaborating on upcoming albums for meditation, showcasing his multi-faceted and enriching musical journey.
Elizabeth Gergaud, based out of Austin, Texas, is devoted to the spiritual journey. She specializes in sound healing, guiding profound relaxation and nurturing within. With expertise in music, Reiki, Tibetan Buddhism, sacred movement, and yoga, she holds degrees in Vocal Performance and Ethnomusicology.
Certified in Sound Healing, Reiki, Gong Therapy, sacred light healing, and yoga, Elizabeth merges energy healing with vibrational sound medicine. Experience deep sound healing sessions and Restorative Soundbaths with her. She embraces the transformative power of sound for inner healing and is dedicated to spreading peace and relaxation in our hectic world.
Academy award winning Flute Virtuoso, Raman Kalyan breathes magical melodies on the Indian bamboo flute, is one of the world’s best flautists in the Carnatic style of music. Raman with his unique style has captivated audiences globally. Raman is the founder president of Indo American Academy of Classical Music, an organization dedicated to propagating Classical music. Raman was instrumental in producing the first ever 3D flute with his disciple Ram Mallappa
Raman also holds two world records for recording more than 500 ragas at 500 different locations of the world and performing the first ever flute full concert on a 3D printed flute. Raman , with the mission to promote Carnatic music education has founded the Carnatic lessons.com website which is very popular globally with thousands of subscribers and has also launched and app for Carnatic lessons which is available as a free download. Raman is also the founder president the na-mama foundation, a nonprofit organization to do charity through arts.