Showcasing the Modern Masters of Carnatic Music

Sruti, the India Music and Dance Society

2008

$18,000

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Ranjani and Gayatri.

Sruti, the India Music and Dance Society presented Showcasing the Modern Masters of Carnatic Music, a series of three concerts featuring vocalist Sanjay Subramaniam, violinists Dr. Mysore Manjunath and Mysore Nagaraj, and vocal duo Ranjani and Gayatri in programs highlighting classical music of Southern India.

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