T. V. Ramprasadh
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T. V. Ramprasadh | |
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 TVR at Deekshitar Dhruvapada a thematic concert presented for Houston Cultural Centre in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 13 May 1969 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Carnatic |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist |
| Website | www |
Thokur Vyasa Ramprasadh (born 13 May 1969) is an Indian Carnatic Vocalist and teacher.
Thokur Vyasa Ramprasadh was born on 13 May 1969 in Mumbai to Vyasa Rao and Rukmini Rao. Ramprasadh was youngest to three elder sisters Saraswathi Ballal, Sujata Ravindra and Anitha Achar. Born into the home environment steeped in the Bhajana Sampradaya Musical culture he was exposed to music since birth. His father Vyasa Rao was a dedicated professional banker and also a devoted musician and composer. Ramprasadh's early initiation to music started at the age of 3 from his father. More rigorous training started around the age of 7 from Mahalakshmi Natarajan (Bombay) a senior disciple of Shri T.M.Thiagarajan and later from Sharada Satyanarayana. Ramprasadh received his advanced training from maestros Padma Bhushan P. S. Narayanaswamy, Sangita Kalacharya S Rajam, T. V. Gopalakrishnan and R.R. Keshavamurthy.
As a performer, Ramprasadh is known for his adherence to the core form of Carnatic music, and well knit "Manodharma" explorations. With a majestic voice (gifted with a uniquely deep rich baritone), panoramic range of vocal capabilities, and vast range of compositions (in different languages such as Sanskrit, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi and Hindi) to his repertoire, he is one of the most respected musicians amongst the veterans of Carnatic music.
An ‘A-grade’ All India Radio Artist, his programs have been broadcast on radio and television in State, Zonal, and National networks, since over the past 25 years. He is an empaneled artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
As a composer, Ramprasadh composed music for ‘Parivrajika’, a documentary film, and for several dance productions for eminent artists. He directed music and sang for this devotional musical album Guru Mere Pyaare Sai. He composed music along with renowned composer from Karnataka Praveen D Rao for the album Music for the Soul released by HMV. His composition for the well acclaimed theatrical Dance productions such as “Varsha Ritu”, "Hasya" and "Koham" featuring his wife, Indira Kadambi, are highly recognised amongst audiences across India and the world.
As a musical spokesperson, he worked as a consultant for the national daily, Times of India. He has worked with school children all over Bangalore through the Newspaper in Education – a series of Music awareness programmes for schools in Bangalore. He has also been a guest lecturer and performer for Mudhra- A series of Music Appreciation programs for the masses held in Chennai. He has spoken in forums like the Rotary International, Universities in United States of America, Germany, France and radio and television networks in India and abroad.
Ramprasadh is also an Arts and Social Entrepreneur, who in the year 1987 launched Ambalam - Centre for Performing Arts along with his wife, a Bharatanatyam artist- Smt. Indira Kadambi. In 2012, the school launched the world's first Online college of Indian Performing Arts, e-Ambalam. Since then this online institute offered Diploma programs and short-term certificate programs in Carnatic Music and Bharathanatyam, integrated with yoga. Today it is a well known centre dedicated to Indian classical arts located in Bangalore known as Ambalam Foundation.
Ramprasadh's Social Outreach Initiative- Life Art Education Project In 2014 he launched the Life Art Education project: a school-based program that made it possible to incorporate music, dance, Yoga, and personality development programs to school children from lesser privileged backgrounds.
Works and Projects[edit]
Voice Divine Series -Purandhara Vaibhavam, Thyagaraja Nada Vaibhavam, Thevaarams & Thiruvaachakam - A unique programme to rekindle the social awareness through the voice of divine composers of the past with commentary by Dr. Raghuraman, a Tamil scholar and professor.
Music for the Soul - Compositions of great poet Annamacharya with illustrative talk and introduction by distinguished Telugu scholar V.A.K.Ranga Rao
Thyagaraja Ramayanam - An Audio visual concert with Script and Direction by well-known musicologist Sangita Kalacharya T.S.Parthasarathy has a telling effect on the listeners. Thyagaraja the composer stands unsurpassed while dealing with the many incidents in the Valmiki Ramayana and other versions.
Kaveri - A unique programme tracing the source and the path of river Kaveri through the compositions of the great poets who have composed several songs in praise of the deities along riverside temples. It brings together the minds, the culture, the traditions of the people of the two states Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Healing through Music- Worked with Internationally reputed Reiki Master & healer William Hauw of Singapore combining Pranic healing and Music.
Deekshita Dhruvapada- In 2022 TVR presented a well researched work on the Dhrupad influence on the music of Carnatic Trinity Muthuswami Dikshitar's compositions curated and broadcast by the Classical Arts Society Houston.
The Faith Project [1]- In 2022 Ramprasadh started 'The Faith Project' in collaboration with Bidisha Roy. The project tries to encapsulate the raw essence of faith which doesn't bind itself to only religious faith.
Awards and Recognitions
· Asthaana Vidwaan - Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram
· Gana Kala Shree - Karnataka Ganakala Parishath
· Naada Vallabha - Chennai
· Gayana Gandharva – New Delhi
· Ganakala Visharada - USA
· Youth Excellence Award, from Rotary Club of Madras.
· Best Vocalist awards from Music Academy, Krishna Gana Sabha and Indian Fine Arts Society in successive years.
References[edit]
- Swaminathan, G. (28 November 2021). "Impressiveraga exercises by T.V. Ramprasadh". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- www.artindia.net
- www.musiciansgallery.com
- Manoranjitham's Gokulashtami Navaratri Music Festival review from The Hindu
The Faith Project from The Statesman
Carnatic Music and Science unite from Times of India