Ranjani and Gayatri, sisters, are world renowned versatile musicians whose over thirty-five years of professional experience includes studio recordings, television, radio, concerts, festivals and lecture demonstrations.

They have appeared as soloists, violin duos, accompanists, vocal duos, composers, educators and ambassadors of Indian Classical Music. As top class Indian classical musicians, the sisters are conservators of their genre’s unique beauty and preserve ancient tradition as they continue to innovate within it. They are highly respected and celebrated for their performances in the field of Indian Classical music. Ranjani Gayatri’s performances are highly acclaimed for their melodious renditions, impeccable coordination as a duo, and their ability to explore the depths of ragas through intricate improvisations. They have a vast repertoire of classical compositions in several languages including Sanskrit, Tamizh, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi and others. Perfection of sruti (pitching), powerful voice control, rich imagination and impeccable aesthetics which reflect the timeless values of classicism – these are some of the qualities that describe the music of Ranjani and Gayatri. Above all this, it is the sisters’ capacity to deeply experience and enjoy what they sing that takes their music to a different plane. Their two voices blend and contrast to strike a fine balance between vibrancy and contemplation, intellect and emotion, tradition and innovation. Their concerts, which draw full houses across the globe, resound with energy, freshness and emotional intensity. Ranjani and Gayatri’s concerts take the listener into a world of colour, beauty and transcendental bliss. Their music leaves a powerful impact on music aficionados and fans, inspiring many musicians to follow their style. They are known for their consummate mastery over the complex form of Ragam-Thanam-Pallavi and their Abhangas resonate with classical richness and devotional fervour that has caught the imagination of scores of music lovers across the globe. The sisters have boldly experimented and have created a formidable body of work in the collaborative space. Their Jugalbandhi concerts with musicians from the North Indian classical style, their collaborations with musicians from western and other genres have created waves. Their path-breaking and innovative presentation of “Raaja by RaGa ” and “RaSa by RaGa” concept has particularly brought in diverse and first time listeners for Indian classical music worldwide.

They have composed original music for the timeless spiritual works of Adi Shankaracharya, Arunagirinadhar and Marathi Abhangs which has resonated in millions of households across the world. Especially the devotional projects of theirs like the Subrahmanya Bhujangam and Lalita Sahasranamam have powerfully impacted and rejuvenated the interest of listeners. Ranjani and Gayatri are also accomplished violinists. They started their musical journey as violinists even before they reached their teens, and made a name for themselves as one of the leading violinists of their generation, performing in leading sabhas (organisations presenting concerts) all over the country and abroad.

Ranjani and Gayatri owe their rich musical heritage to their Gurus, Sri T.S. Krishnaswami who taught them violin and Sri P.S.Narayanaswamy, who guided them through their vocal journey. They had their initial vocal training from their mother Smt Meenakshi Balasubramanian and their father Balasubramanian played a pivotal role in shaping their musical values.

Ranjani and Gayatri- having had an affinity for Indian classical music since infancy, have experience as both violinists (soloists and accompanists) and as vocalists- and have received accolades for the same.

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They have toured and performed, as well as educated students of music all over the globe, from Australia, New Zealand to Poland, Italy, the UK , Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and all over USA and Canada.

Kevin McNamee, the Mayor of The city of Thousand Oaks proclaimed May 7, 2023 as “Ranjani- Gayatri : RaGa Day”.

They were also the recipients of the Samagana Mathanga National award in 2023 that was presented by the Yoga Guru Dr. H S Nagendra instituted by Bharatiya Samagana Sabha, Bengaluru.

They have received the Kalaimamani Award from the state of Tamil Nadu in 2020. The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

“Sangeetha Kala Siromani ” from Chennai Cultural Academy in 2015.

“Vani Kala Sudhakara” from Sri Tyaga Brahma Gana Sabha in 2015.

Lifetime Achievement award from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 2013.

“Sanskriti Puraskar” from Sanskriti Pratishthan, New Delhi in 2008.

“National Eminence Award” from Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and “Kalki Krishnamurthy award” in 2004 and the list goes on.

RaGa have been a modern force in making Carnatic music attractive, understandable, relatable, even fashionable across a whole generation of people in India and abroad. They have been a true integration force of the heritage of India. They have become the modern face of traditional Carnatic music.

Rajeev Mukundan is a dynamic and acclaimed Carnatic violinist, whose mellifluous playing and keen sense of aesthetics and musical understanding makes him a much sought-after accompanist in the Carnatic concert circuit. Rajeev began his violin lessons with Shri N.Govindarajan at a very young age. He is a senior disciple of the violin virtuoso, Sangeetha Kalanidhi A.Kanyakumari and has been under able guidance for over two decades. He is an ‘A’ -grade artiste of the All India Radio and has many accolades to his credit. Rajeev has travelled extensively, both in India and abroad. He has given many violin duet concerts with his Guru, and has accompanied several leading musicians of today. He has also been a part of many jugalbandis and unique musical collaborations. Apart from being a violinist, Rajeev is also a talented illustrator, who seeks to bring out the beauty of Carnatic music through his visual storytelling as well. He strives to take Carnatic music to the next generation through innovative projects involving illustration and animation. Rajeev also works full time in the entertainment industry as a game designer.

Manoj Siva, a prime disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi Sri Palghat Raghu, hails from a family of musicians and music lovers. A Musician and a teacher par excellence he had his initial training in mridangam under Sri Kumbakonam Rajappa Iyer and Sri Srirangarajapuram Jayaraman from a very young age. In the 35 plus years of his career, he has participated in many prestigious festivals across India and abroad which includes performances at the Rashtrapati Bhavan with the legendary Shri K.V.Narayanswamy, Trophen Theatre Amsterdam and Kennedy Centre, Washington DC Manoj is a sought after accompanist and has accompanied a gamut of artistes from the legendary Iconic Carnatic musicians Smt D.K.Pattamal, Smt.T Muktha, Sri D.K. Jayaraman, Sri K.V.Narayanaswamy, Sri T.N. Seshagopalan to name a few to today’s front ranking and upcoming musicians. Manoj’s performances have gained recognition not just in India, but overseas too. He has performed in countries including U.S.A, Canada, London, Germany, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Belgium Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, Doha, Bangladesh, Honk Kong, Latvia.

Krishna Sriram is a distinguished percussionist who plays the Ghatam, a clay pot instrument used in Carnatic Music. Ghatam, the clay pot instrument, is used to depict the rhythm in Carnatic music. It has found one of the most skilful musicians – S. Krishna Trained under the Ghatam Vidwan (legend) V Suresh, and guided by doyens such as T.H Vinayakaram. Krishna (known as Ghatam Krishna) has been playing alongside Mridangists of various styles, accompanying both vocal and instrumental music. In his fifteen years of experience on stage, his Ghatam has taken him to venues of great importance across India, and to mention a few nations such as USA, Australia, Europe, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.