Carnatic Vocal Concert

Sreerangam Venkatanagarajan

Sun, April 14th at 4PM

Tickets available at the door 

Carnatic Concert

Vishnudev Namboothiry

Sunday, April 7th at 4PM 

Tickets available for purchase at the door 

I'm Ankita Badrinarayanaraj, a freshman at Westview High School. I proudly serve as the Youth Ambassador for the Portland chapter of Akshaya Patra, where my role involves orchestrating fundraising events to support the mission of Akshaya Patra.

We’re teaming up to make a difference! Sanjay Srikanth and I are joining forces to organize a fundraiser event. We have planned a musical evening with a unique mix, bringing together various talents for a noble cause! This one-of-a-kind program will showcase not only some young talent groups in Portland but also feature an incredible band to enhance the musical experience. The event also boasts an impressive lineup, featuring captivating performances from renowned institutions such as Ramya's School of Music, Kalpana School of Dance, Natyaveda School of Dance and a Pop-Up Show by Krsaangi. It will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM, at the Grand Auditorium of Portland Balaji Temple (6100 SW Raab Rd, Portland, OR 97221).

 Imagine a world where no child goes to bed hungry, where every young mind can thrive through education, and where hope replaces despair. Akshaya Patra, founded with the belief that children should never go hungry or be deprived of education, is driven by this vision. The objective of Akshaya Patra is straightforward and incredibly profound: to provide wholesome, nutritious meals for children so that they can focus on their education. They understand that a healthy child is physically nourished, mentally, and emotionally. Let us remember that Akshaya Patra's work does not just involve providing food. It's about providing hope, feeding dreams, and letting children reach their full potential. As we stand at the crossroads between compassion and change, let us vow to become changing forces in this world that are so desperately needed. I was drawn to Akshaya Patra because of the cause and the remarkable teamwork dedicated to feeding hungry children in India. Introduced to this organization by my family, I firmly believe in the importance of meeting basic needs, such as providing food and education. Like everyone, I comprehend the significance of sustenance, and I'm grateful for the privilege to contribute to our community through this noble cause.

Please join hands with Akshaya Patra in its mission to eliminate hunger and promote learning. Together, we can make a world where every classroom is filled, and hearts are full of hope. And yes, all our minds have the chance to soar.

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Brief Profile of Dr Pantula Rama

Pantula Rama is a leading exponent of Carnatic music. She has received

international acclaim as “The Golden voice” that traverses more than three

octaves with a mesmerising effect in the lower octave. Rama is hailed as the

“Nightingale” and “Melody Queen” of Andhra Pradesh. Her performances on

the world’s leading stages garnered her a worldwide fan club that admire the

magic and classicism of her music.

Dr Rama had her initial training in music under her father Sri Pantula Gopala

Rao and her advanced training under ‘Sangeeta Kalasagara’ Sri Ivaturi

Vijayeswara Rao. A child prodigy who started performing full-length concerts

at the age of eight, Dr Rama is widely admired as a genius in her chosen art

form. She is one of the youngest to be awarded ‘Top grade’ in Vocal by All

India Radio and is also proficient in Violin and Viola playing.

Dr Rama received her PhD in music from Andhra University and authored the

book - ‘Shaping of an ideal Carnatic Musician through Sadhana’. She is the

recipient of many prestigious awards including– ‘Indira Sivasailam endowment

award’, ’Senior Outstanding Vocalist’ & ‘Best Pallavi Award’ from The Music

Academy, Madras, ‘Ragam Tanam Pallavi Award’ – Cleveland Tyagaraja

Aradhana Festival and ‘DEVI’ The New Indian Express women’s award for

dynamism and innovation. She has been felicitated with titles like ‘Vani Kala

Sudhakara’, ‘Sangeeta Kalasagara’, ’Gana Kala Saraswathi’, ‘Sangeeta Sudha

Saraswathi’, ‘Sangeeta Sudhanidhi’, ‘Isai Peroli’ among others.

A multi-talented personality and a believer in organic transformation through

music, Dr Rama is the founder of “PaRa...the Supreme,” a no-barrier socio-

cultural movement. A vocalist, instrumentalist, academician, teacher, author,

and arts advocate, Dr Pantula Rama has been a constant inspiration for

musicians next-gen.

Sriranjani Santhanagopalan – Vocal,

Sayee Rakshith – Violin,

Praveen Sparsh – Mridangam

Vignesh Ishwar – Vocal,

Kamalakiran Vinjamuri – Violin,

Sumesh Narayanan – Mridangam,

Anirudh Athreya - Kanjira

Vedanta Society of Portland. Swami Sarvapriyananda lecture.

Entrance Free for everyone. 

Vidwan Sri. Rajeev Mukundan on Violin,

Vidwan Sri. Thanjavur K. Muruga Boopathi on Mridangam.

Violin Duet by Akkarai Sisters

Akkarai Sisters (Akkarai Subhalakshmi & Akkarai Sornalatha) – Violin,

Vijay Ganesh - Mridangam,

R. Sankaranarayanan – Mridangam

KRUTHI BHAT – VOCAL
VISHAAL SAPURAM - CHITRAVEENA
B SIVARAMAN – MRIDANGAM
G CHANDRASEKARA SHARMA – GHATAM

FREE for 2023 Fall Season Pass Holders.

Kruthi Bhat, 

a young prodigious vocalist in the field of Indian Classical Music, hails from a family of musicians. Kruthi Bhat is a conservator of her genre’s unique beauty and also preserves ancient tradition as she continues to innovate within it. Kruthi is a disciple of her mother, Vidushi Rajarajeshwary Bhat & maternal uncle Vidwan Vittal Ramamurthy. She has had the privilege to learn from the legendary Padmabhushan Sri Lalgudi G. Jayaraman and Sri T. R. Subramanyan. She is also blessed to receive guidance under renowned musicians, Neyveli Santhanagopalan, S. Sowmya, Abhishek Raghuram, Kalyani Sharma & Trivandram G. Seethalakshmi. Kruthi, an All India Radio graded artist, has performed extensively at Prestigious platforms all around the Globe and has numerous Titles and Awards to her credit. She is the youngest recipient of the title “Kala Ratna” by Cleveland Thyaragaraja Aradhana Committee, “Isai Chudar” from Karthik Fine Arts Chennai, & “Yuva Kala Mani” from Mani Krishna Swamy Academy – To name a few awards, she is a recipient of the ”Best Female Vocalist” Award from the Prestigious Madras Music Academy as part of the Spirit of Youth series, Winner of the Reality Show, Carnatic Music Idol USA Season 3 from Maximum Media Jaya TV, ” “Top 5 Voices of the Future” by Sruti Magazine & “Best Vocalist” by Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai. Kruthi is a Computer Science graduate, also proficient in Western & Indian Classical violin playing, Bharatnatyam & Pastel/Acrylic Painting.

VISHAAL SAPURAM - CHITRAVEENA

B SIVARAMANB SIVARAMAN
B. Sivaraman hails from a musical family and is the son of Late Sethalapathy Sri S.R. Balasubramanian, a well known musician and a disciple of Sri Papanasam Sivan, the doyen of Tamil Krithis. Sivaraman was exposed to “Laya” from various schools of thoughts. Even at his tender age he was able to reproduce the “Sorkattu” (Fingerings) played by great doyens with ease. Initially a disciple of “Sangeetha Kala Acharya” Kumbakonam Sri M. Rajappa Iyer, Sivaraman had advanced training under “Sangeetha Kalanidhi” Dr. T.K. Murthy. Being a performer since the age of 15, Sivaraman is a regular performer in leading Sabhas and organizations. An “A-Grade” artist in All India Radio he has been conferred with innumerable prestigious awards from various musical institutions and Sabhas and has also traveled extensively all over India and abroad.

G CHANDRASEKARA SHARMA
Chandrasekara Sharma, a Ghatam artist and Vocalist, hails from an illustrious family having Carnatic roots. His father, Shri. T. H. Gurumurthy, a veteran Carnatic violinist, his uncle Shri. T H ‘Vikku’ Vinayakram – A Legendary Ghatam Vidwan. Chandrasekara Sharma initially started learning Ghatam from his uncle and Sangita Kala Acharya Guru Sri. T.H. Subash Chandran. He was blessed to accompany many icons including his uncle, Ghatam maestro T.H Vinayakaram on many occasions and Konnakol Maestro, Shri T H Subhash Chandran as part of his Rhythm Ensemble band. He has played numerous Tani avarthanam concerts with doyens of Music including Shri T.K Murthy, Shri. Guruvayur Dorai, Shri. Thiruvarur Bhakthavatsalam and more. He has also given his contribution to Cinema Music Albums and Tele serials. Chandrasekara Sharma is also a professional vocalist, disciple of Sri Vijay Siva & Sri R K Shriramkumar – imparting his knowledge to many students by training them in Mridangam, Khanjira, Konakkol and Vocal.

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Anahita & Apoorva - Vocal

Shruthi on Violin

Akshay on Mirdangam 

Sunday, Aug 27th at 6PM 

Carnatic Violin Concert by

B. Ananthakrishnan - Violin

Harini Ganesh - Violin

Hari Iyer on Mirdangam

Srikrishnan Prasannan - Ghatam

Ganga to Kaveri

Connecting Rivers through Dance

June 17th at 6 PM

HECSA Grand Auditorium 

 Amrutha Venkatesh accompanied by M Rajeev on violin

and Arjun Ganesh on mridangam 

 This Concert Happaning at Level 2 Multipurpose Hall @ 7 PM.

 Please buy ticket at door. 

 Tickets $50, $20

Spoorthi Rao - Carnatic Vocal Concert

Vidwan Kunnakudi Balamurali  Vocal

Vocal Concert by Saketharaman

Patri Satish kumar

H. K. Venkatram 

Violin Sangita Kalanidhis Spring Tour

Vid. Shri Lalgudi G.J.R Krishnan & Vid. Smt. Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi 

Ticket pricing (Adult) - $50, $25 & $20

Child - $10.00 

 This concert is included in the season pass, click here to purchase the pass