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She has captured the imagination of the informed and the laity.

Uncompromising in her strict and deep adherence to tradition and roots, she does not fight shy of innovation which is the hallmark of a true artist.

Each one of her concerts is truly a “complete musical experience” for her listeners.

Over the years, she has enthralled audiences all over the world. She also performs in dialogue with internationally renowned artists of the western tradition as well as with North Indian musicians.

She has a unique voice with a rich timbre and a certain attractive huskiness to it.

She was born and raised in Mumbai – a city whose rich cultural life embraces the majority of India’s artistic fields – into a family with a deep love for music.

Her early tutelage was under her mother Smt Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and she later became a disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi Padmasri Smt T Brinda.

Her renditions whether it is a padam or a composition of the Trinity or an abhang of a Maharashtrian Mystic, seem to cast a seductive spell over her audience that comprises of people from all age groups and all sections of the society, whether the venue is Le Theatre de la Ville in Paris or The Music Academy in Chennai.

The huge crowds that throng her concerts, the adulation and the standing ovations that mark them have not in any manner affected her equipoise. The disarming smile that she sports on stage, instantly communicates her joy in singing to the audience.

Recently The Outlook Magazine made the following observation:

“M S Subbulakshmi is no more. But if there is any singer who comes close to matching such purity of voice, diction, impeccable sruti alignment and frill-free singing, it is Aruna Sairam.”

AWARDS

Honoured at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi by President of India R. Venkataraman and his wife.
Honoured by Sangeetha Kalanidhi Padmabhushan Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna.
Title of Vani Kala Sudhakara By Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Chenna.
Title of Padma Sadhana By Padma Sarangapani Academy , Chennai.
Title of Tamil Isai Vendhar By Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai.
Title of Sangita Kala Mani by Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt.
Title of Sangeetha Kala Rathna by Sri Ragam Fine Arts.
Title of Isai Peroli by India Fine Arts Houston, USATitle of Sur Mani by Sur Singar Samsad of Bombay.
Best Musician Award by Tamilnadu State Sangita Nataka Academy.
Best Musician Award by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha Madras.
D. K. Pattammal Award Annual Music festival, Music Academy, Madras.
T.V. Subba Rao Award Annual Music festival Music Academy, Madras.
Fellowship by Bhulabhai Memorial Trust, Bombay.
Fellowship by Department of Culture, Government of India to outstanding artists in the field of performing arts.

CONTACT

Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 31 January 2006
Ms Aruna Sairam is today the prima donna of the carnatic music field. She has captured the imagination of the informed and the laity. Uncompromising in her strict and deep adherence to tradition and roots, she does not fight shy of innovation which is the hallmark of a true artist. Each one of her concerts is truly a “complete musical experience” for her listeners. Over the years, she has enthralled audiences all over the world. She also performs in dialogue with internationally renowned artists of the western tradition as well as with North Indian musicians. She has a unique voice with a rich timbre and a certain attractive huskiness to it. She was born and raised in Mumbai – a city whose rich cultural life embraces the majority of India’s artistic fields – into a family with a deep love for music. Her early tutelage was under her mother Smt Rajalakshmi Sethuraman and she later became a disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi Padmasri Smt T Brinda. Her renditions whether it is a padam or a composition of the Trinity or an abhang of a Maharashtrian Mystic, seem to cast a seductive spell over her audience that comprises of people from all age groups and all sections of the society, whether the venue is Le Theatre de la Ville in Paris or The Music Academy in Chennai. The huge crowds that throng her concerts, the adulation and the standing ovations that mark them have not in any manner affected her equipoise. The disarming smile that she sports on stage, instantly communicates her joy in singing to the audience. Recently The Outlook Magazine made the following observation: “M S Subbulakshmi is no more. But if there is any singer who comes close to matching such purity of voice, diction, impeccable sruti alignment and frill-free singing, it is Aruna Sairam.” AWARDS Honoured at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi by President of India R. Venkataraman and his wife. Honoured by Sangeetha Kalanidhi Padmabhushan Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna. Title of Vani Kala Sudhakara By Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Chenna. Title of Padma Sadhana By Padma Sarangapani Academy , Chennai. Title of Tamil Isai Vendhar By Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai. Title of Sangita Kala Mani by Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt. Title of Sangeetha Kala Rathna by Sri Ragam Fine Arts. Title of Isai Peroli by India Fine Arts Houston, USATitle of Sur Mani by Sur Singar Samsad of Bombay. Best Musician Award by Tamilnadu State Sangita Nataka Academy. Best Musician Award by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha Madras. D. K. Pattammal Award Annual Music festival, Music Academy, Madras. T.V. Subba Rao Award Annual Music festival Music Academy, Madras. Fellowship by Bhulabhai Memorial Trust, Bombay. Fellowship by Department of Culture, Government of India to outstanding artists in the field of performing arts. CONTACT Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Website : www.arunasairam.com
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 January 2006 )