Malladi Brothers 2010 Tour Schedule: US & Canada

Date	Venue
11 Sep 2010	Los Angeles, CA (started on Vinayaka Chaturthi)
12 Sep 2010	Seattle, WA
17 Sep 2010	Boston, MA
18 Sep 2010	Edison, NJ
19 Sep 2010	New York City, NY
25 Sep 2010	Montreal, QC, Canada
26 Sep 2010	Toronto, ON, Canada
01 Oct 2010	Richmond, VA
02 Oct 2010	Raleigh, NC
03 Oct 2010	Chicago, IL
08 Oct 2010	Detroit, MI
10 Oct 2010	South Bend, IN
16 Oct 2010	Austin, TX
17 Oct 2010	Minneapolis, MN
23 Oct 2010	Dallas, TX
24 Oct 2010	Houston, TX
29 Oct 2010	Phoenix, AZ
30 Oct 2010	San Diego, CA
31 Oct 2010	Palo Alto, CA
03 Nov 2010	Portland, OR
06 Nov 2010	Washington, DC
07 Nov 2010	Miami, FL
12 Nov 2010	Rochester, NY
13 Nov 2010	Philadelphia, PA
14 Nov 2010	Glastonbury, CT

Master Hari Om (Hari Eranki) US tour schedule

Oct 2nd 2010

Classical dance performance organized by Yuva Bharati, California

Bharatanatyam & Kuchipudi Recital

Oct 9th 2010

Classical dance performance at Andhra Cultural Festival organized by Silicon Andhra (Telugu Samskruti Sampradaya Spoorthi), California

Andhra Cultural Festival 2010

Oct 10th - Oct 16th 2010

Workshop organized by Washington Telugu Samiti (WATS), Seattle

WATS

Oct 17th 2010

Classical dance performance organized by Washington Telugu Samiti (WATS), Seattle

Oct 30th 2010

Dance performance as featured artisit in Dasara Celebrations by Tri-State Telugu Association, Chicago

Tri-State Telugu Association, Chicago

Oct 31st 2010

Classical dance performance at Balaji Temple, Chicago

Balaji, Chicago

Malladi Brothers Concert tour - Fall 2010

Sankritilaya is pleased to announce the vocal concert tour by Malladi brothers accompanied by B.U.Ganesh Prasad on violin and by Patri Satish Kumar on mridangam, for this Fall 2010 season (September-November 2010).
(Update: The bay area/San Jose concert of Malladi Brothers is on October 31,2010, at 3.30p.m. Location: Cubberly Theater, Palo Alto. Tickets here. This concert is presented jointly with Sri Rama Lalith Kala Mandir)

Malladi Brothers Sreeramaprasad and Ravikumar were born with a legacy and rich tradition accrued through their grand father Sri Malladi Srirama Murthy and through their father Sri Suri Babu, a disciple of Voleti Sri Venkateswarulu. They have received additional training from Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri Pada Pinakapani and his well-known disciple, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Nedunuri Krishnamurthy who, realizing the potential of Malladi Brothers, took them under his guidance to represent his rich style of music. A large repertoire of Carnatic compositions and possession of vibrant and powerful voices have made Sreeram Prasad and Ravikumar the most sought after young maestros. Their musical intellect, melody & aesthetics provide for a most scintillating concert. They have sustained a classic and symbolic expression of Carnatic music, bagging awards from premier organizations including the prestigious

premier National Youth Music Title of Sangeetha Yuva Puraskar by Sangeet Natak Akademi; Isai Peroli by Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai; title of Aasthana Vidwan of the Avadhoota Datta Peetham, Mysore, being the youngest to receive the honor thus far; title of Naadha Bhushanam from Shanmuganandha Fine Arts, New Delhi; title of Naadha Mani from Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam

They have traveled extensively all over India and abroad (including several tours of Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia) promoting and preserving the rich traditional music they represent.

B.U.Ganesh Prasad hails from a family of connoiseurs of classical music & his blazing talent was recognized at a very young age by his father late Sri B.S. Umakanth. He had his initial violin training under Basavanagudi Nataraj & vocal guidance from Bangalore S.Shankar during his formative years. It was under the able guidance of violin maestro Sri V.V.Subramaniam, that Ganesh further honed & nurtured his skills. An accomplished vocalist himself, he is able to vocalize his violin style with fluency. He is currently the disciple of Sangeetha Kalacharya P.S.Narayanaswamy of Semmangudi school.

Acknowledged as a violinist par excellence ,Ganesh Prasad is an A- graded artist of All India Radio & Doordarshan. He has accompanied legenderay  musicians in the field of Carnatic music including ,Smt D.K.Pattamal, Nedunuri Krishnamurthy, T.V.Shankaranarayanan ,Madurai T.N. Seshagopalan, R.K. Srikantan & among the present day top artists like Bombay Jayshree, Sudha Raghunathan, Sanjay Subramaniam, T.M. Krishna to name a few. His talent has taken him all over the globe perfroming for different spectrum of audiences both as a soloist & accompanist. He has been featured in many commercial CD's & DVD's with various artists & also has produced a violin solo album called as Blissful Strings.

Patri Satish Kumar is one of the most sought after Mridangam artists. His gurus are some of the great Mridangam players from Andhra - Sri Ramachandramurthy, Sri V.A. Swami and Sri V. Narasimhan. Satish was inspired into the world of Percussion right from childhood by his mother Padmavathy, a renowned violinist. He played his first concert at the young age of 7.

An exponent of Classical, Fusion and Jazz percussion, Satish is a very innovative artist and has performed in many international festivals. Satish has played many audio and video recordings with different melodic instruments from India and the West & has also conceived a special Laya Vinyasam (a cascade of rhythms) titled ‘Dancing Drums’. He has evolved a style of his own which he blends perfectly with different instruments and voice as he adapts his approach playing alongside varied melodic instruments. Satish Kumar has regaled audiences all over the world – including the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Middle-east, Singapore and Japan. He has been awarded ASTHANA VIDWAN of Kanchi Kaamakothipeetham of Kanchipuram along with the title “MRIDANGA NAADA MANI”. He has also been conferred the title “NAVAYUGA  NANDHI” by Sri Siddha Baala Peetham of Tirunelveli. Satish is known for spontaneity, fine artistry and deft fingering techniques. Satish is ranked A-Top artist by AIR. A teacher with individualized touch, He has disciples in most continents. He has been featured in many national and international broadcasts.

Master Hari Om (Hari Eranki) Kuchipudi Tour

Hari Eranki (Master Hari Om), is widely recognized as one of the youth torch bearers of Kuchipudi, the ancient Indian classical dance from the state of Andhra Pradesh. A gifted artist from Visakhapatnam,Hari has the unique distinction of being the trendsetter of all forms of Indian dance including Kuchipudi, Bollywood, etc in his new home Hong Kong and is responsible for elevating Kuchipudi to its current prestigious position in this cosmopolitan world city. His ability to teach and choreograph both classical and modern forms of dance with equal finesse and to organize elaborate shows and performances resplendent with traditional costumes, has carved a niche for him amongst several dance teachers in Hong Kong and made him a popular icon and gave him a special place in his students' hearts. With more than 80 students learning Kuchipudi from him,Hari is an able and successful messenger of this art when you consider the fact that none of his students are of Indian origin. Describing dance as a soulful experience,Hari has been instrumental in erasing geographical and cultural boundaries by sharing his art and knowledge to spread the awareness about this beautiful dance.

A child prodigy who started learning dance at the age of 3 and started performing at the age of 5, Hari was born into a family of traditional musicians and is the son of Prof. Sri Suryanarayana Murthy and Late Smt. Nagamamba. A recipient of the scholarship from The Center for Cultural Resources and Training, a division of the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development, Hari is a Kuchipudi Diploma holder from the Telugu University, Hyderabad, India, He is the student of the legendary Kuchipudi exponent and guru Sri Pasumarthi Sitaramiah. Hari's passion for dance has driven him to also learn Kuchipudi in the Kalakshetra tradition from Smt. Bala Kondala Rao and Sri Hari Rammurty, Bharatanatyam from Sri A. Rukmaji Rao and Perini Shiva Tandavam from Sri Nataraj Parameswaran. His love for rhythm motivated him to learn and obtain a certificate in Mridangam from the Telugu University.

Hari performed extensively in India and has won several prizes in various competitions in Kuchipudi dance conducted at national, state and district levels in India. He participated in Kuchipudi International Dance Festivals in India along with the Kuchipudi exponent Smt. Swapna Sundari and his guru. Prior to his ventures in Hong Kong, Hari had been teaching since 1992 in his own dance school in India named Sri Gowthami Kala Vihara which was founded by his mother. He has performed and choreographed for several prestigious events in Hong Kong. Notable amongst them are his performances for Asia Yoga Conference, Udavum Karangal charity shows, International dance extravaganza and others. He has established the tradition of hosting annual Sankranthi Shows by his students and himself and it is one of the most sought after events in Hong Kong.

Hari’s USP lies in his ability to connect to his students and his ability to cater to all kinds of audiences. His dedication to the art, his passion for teaching, and his benevolent personality are unmatched. He has designed several innovative dance workshops. His creative ventures in experimentation while maintaining the pristine quality of the dance have been embraced by the audiences with great enthusiasm and gusto. Hari has been featured in several news articles for his achievements. His Kuchipudi videos on Youtube are extremely popular in this genre and have earned him global fan following.

To learn more about the artist visit him at

http://www.facebook.com/notes/master-hari-om/profile-portfolio-of-master-hari-om-an-ongoing-journery-of-an-artist-updated-on-/282521851587

http://www.youtube.com/user/HODS2008

Reviews about Hari:

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/visakhapatnam/chinese-take-kuchipudi-dance-301

http://www.facebook.com/notes/master-hari-om/interview-with-sakshi-telugu-newspaper-vishakapatnam-india-published-on-march-29/378323876587

http://teluguone.com/nrinews/index.jsp?filename=Cultural-Programs-Galore-hts-Sankranthi-Sambaralu-in-Honkong-english.html

Silicon Andhra Article

The bay area performance is hosted by Yuva Bharathi and will be on Oct. 2nd, 2010. More details on this event - here.
Full tour schedule: here

Prince Rama Varma Concert in San Jose - June 13,2010

Location: CET Anthony Soto Auditorium, 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA

Sankritilaya and Sri Rama Lalith Kala Mandir are the co-sponsors for this concert.

Sincere thanks to the overwhelming support and turnout from the rasikas/supporters for this concert! Several rasikas have also sent in emails appreciating this unique concert, and we thank you all for your appreciation and support!

If you would like to obtain a copy of recording (mp3 audio cd) of this concert by mail, send us an email! :

Contents of the CD:

00 Welcoming the Artists
01 Vanajakshi-(Varnam)-Kalyani-Ata-Pallavi Gopala Iyer
02 Rakshimpave-Mayamalavagowla-KhandaChapu-Tyagaraja
03 Akhilandeswari-Dwijavanti-Adi-Dikshitar
04 Ekkadi Manusha-Revagupti-Eka-Annamayya's_son
05 Amba Kamakshi-(Swarajati)-Bhairavi-MisraChapu-Syama Sastri
06 Raminchu Varevarura-Subhoshini-Adi-Tyagaraja
07 JayaJaya Padmanabha-Sarasangi-Adi-SwathiTirunal
08 Hariyum Haranum-Atana-Adi-M D Ramanathan
09 Narajanma Bandaga-Saurashtra-Chapu-PurandaraDasa
10 SriRamaNamam-Sankarabharanam-Eka-Bhadrachala Ramadas
11 VaraleelaGaanalola-Sankarabharanam-Rupakam-Tyagaraja
12 Karuna Cheyvaan-Yadukula Khamboji-Chapu-Irayimman Thampi
13 Tillana-Kadanakuthoohalam-Adi-Balamurali Krishna
14 Mangalam (BhujagaSaayinam)
15 Artist's Conclusion Speech
16 Vote of Thanks (Smt Jayashree Varadarajan)

Fall 2010 - Malladi Brothers concert tour

Sankritilaya is pleased to announce the north american concert tour of Malladi brothers, slated for this fall - Sept. - November 2010. Malladi brothers will be accompanied by B.U.Ganesh Prasad on the violin and by Patri Satishkumar on the mridangam.

The concert in San Jose will be on October 31st, 2010. We will be posting more information and schedule of this tour shortly.

Also watch for a great lineup of music/concert tours/artists for 2011 from Sankritilaya in this space!

Mark your calendars: Prince Rama Varma Vocal Concert in San Jose

will be on June 13, 2010 at 4.00 P.M. at CET, 701, Vine street, San Jose, CA.

Directions/map to the auditorium here!

Prince Rama varma will be accompanied by S. Varadarajan on violin and Patri Satish kumar on mridangam.

This concert is co-sponsored by Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandir and Sankritilaya.

Tickets can be purchased online (this blog, and our website) using Google checkout, from the co-sponsoring organizations, or from: Viji Mani

Spring 2010 Vocal Concert tour: Prince Rama Varma accompanied by S. Varadarajan and Patri Satishkumar

Sankritilaya is pleased to announce a Spring 2010 vocal concert tour by Prince Rama Varma (Aswathi Thirunal) accompanied by S. Varadarajan on the violin and by Patri Satishkumar on the mridangam. We will be posting the full schedule of concerts in the near future.

Rama Varma, a scion of the Travancore Royal Family, born in Kerala is a direct descendent of Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, the famous composer-king and perhaps the greatest multi-lingual composer and musician of 19^th century, and Raja Ravi Varma, the greatest artist-painter of his time. Prince Rama Varma (“Prince”) is often described as 'Prince among musicians and a Musician among Princes'. He is a post graduate in Commerce.

His early exposure to music came from the performances he used to watch at the Navarathri Mandapam (Theater of Navarathri Festival at his Royal Palace) as a child.

The Prince started receiving music lessons from Prof. Vechoor Harihara Subhramania Iyer in 1983. Shortly after, he started learning Veena (the majestic string instrument) under Trivandrum R Venkataraman for 5 years and continued his lessons under the tutelage of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Prof. K S Narayanaswamy for another 10 years. After the demise of Prof. Iyer, he became a disciple of musician, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr.Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna, arguably the greatest living Carnatic vocalist, since 1994. The Prince is now one of his prime disciples.

Rama Varma gave his maiden public performance in 1990.

He has performed vocal and Veena concerts all over India and in Europe, Middle East and the USA . He has performed at various venues in Europe, including the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, the Tropentheater, and the Korzo Theater, Netherlands. For many years he had associated with the Rotterdam Conservatory of Music offering vocal classes in Indian Classical Music and also voice training sessions.

He frequently gives lecture demonstrations in South Indian Classical Music particularly on Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna's compositions. Varma is regarded as an expert authority in the compositions by both Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma and Dr. M. Balamuralikrisha. He has a repertoire of Swathi compositions which is unmatched by anyone else.

He was invited to perform at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan (President’s Palace) by the then President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam. Dr. Abdul Kalam became a fan of Varma after listening to his CD, ‘Thaanam - The Pulse Of The Veena.’

He regularly contributes articles on Indian Music to news papers like The Hindu and others.

For more details on the artist, refer to www.ramavarma.yolasite.com

S. Varadarajan

Another violin legend-in-the-making, Santhanam Varadarajan initially learnt violin under Kanchi Janardhanam. He later learnt from the multi-faceted genius T.V. Gopalakrishnan. At a very young age Varadarajan has accompanied many leading artists of Carnatic music and has established himself as a front ranking musician. His style of play is characterized by excellent control over the instrument with brilliant repartees that inspire the main artiste. He has been conferred with several titles and awards and has, for more than 20 years, given solo concerts and traveled the world on several concert tours as an accompanying artist.

Patri Satish Kumar

is one of the most sought-after Mridangam percussion artists. His gurus are some of the great Mridangam artists - Sri Ramachandramurthy, Sri V.A.Swami and Sri V.Narasimhan. Satish was inspired into the world of Percussion right from childhood by his mother Padmavathy, a renowned violinist. He played his first concert at the young age of 7. An exponent of Classical, Fusion and Jazz percussion, he is a very innovative artist and has played in many international festivals. Satish has played many recordings with different melodic instruments from India and the West and has also conceived a special Laya Vinyasam (a cascade of rhythms) titled ‘Dancing Drums’. An integral part of the Percussion department of A.I.R (National Radio of India), Satish Kumar has regaled audiences all over the world. His most recent tour of the USA was in Fall 2009.