Sudha Raghuraman

The resonant strains of the 'tambura' .... The swift meanderings of a 'raaga', The adroit accompaniment of the `mridangam .... The singer, with eyes that, takes flight into the expansive ocean of imagination and creativity, transporting the `rasika' to `ananda or bliss. Such a singer is Sudha Raghuraman.

With her superlative training under her eminent gurus, Sudha brings to Carnatic music her own unique sensibility. Her music glows with the rare lustre of creativity and spontaneity. Gifted with a rich, sonorous voice, her music is characterized by her unmatched adherence to 'sruti and 'laya'. Her music is a delightful synthesis of robust energy and meditative stillness. Sudha's unique forte lies in her effortless delineation of rare, complicated raagas. Be it in the leisurely exposition of a `raaga and neraval' or the quickness of the vibrant `swaraprastharas', Sudha's music is symbol of her deep sensitivity to `sahitya'.

Sudha has performed at several prestigious music festivals and platforms, both at home and abroad; prominent among them being the music season performances at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Narada Gana Sabha and Indian Fine Arts at Chennai, the ITPO Festival of Music, the Vishnu Digambar Jayanti Samaroh and at several cities for the festivals organised by the Sangeet NatakAkademi.

Ever willing to expand her knowledge of music, Sudha's long years of residence in the national capital have helped her to listen and interact with Hindustani musicians. Her music shows a sparkling influence of Hindustani music traditions, especially in `raaga alapanas' and `bhajan' singing.

As a creative music composer, Sudha has composed the musical score for several well known dance dramas. A widely traveled artist, Sudha has enthralled audiences globally with her refreshing renditions.

 

She continues to learn, perform, compose and teach, at Delhi extending the frontiers of her art.

Sudha has the unique distinction of being directly graded by the AIR (without audition), after she won the All India Radio Vocal Music Competition. A graded artist, she is also empaneled with the ICCR as a soloist.