Jayanthi Kumaresh

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Jayanthi Kumaresh
Jayanthi Kumaresh with the Saraswathi Veena
Jayanthi Kumaresh with the Saraswathi Veena
Background information
OriginBengaluru, India
GenresCarnatic Music
Occupation(s)Vainika, Composer
InstrumentSaraswati Veena
Websitejayanthikumaresh.com

Jayanthi Kumaresh[1] is an Indian musician known for her proficiency in playing the Saraswathi Veena[2][3][4], playing various roles as an artist, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer and educator. She was born into the Lalgudi family, is a 6th generation musician. She was awarded the Government of India’s Sangeet Natak Akademi[5] award in 2022 and was the recipient of Sangeet Shikhar Samman[6][7] [8] in 2019 conferred by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi kendra. She is the founder of the Indian National Orchestra [9], an ensemble that brings together artists from Carnatic and Hindustani traditions to represent India’s Musical Heritage and promote Indian classical music. Darbar.org says she was one of the youngest veena artist to receive A-Top grading from All India Radio.[10]

Jayanthi is a researcher with a doctorate focused on the styles and playing techniques of the Saraswati veena. She conducts workshops and lecture demonstrations internationally.

Jayanthi composed and released the album "Mysterious Duality,"[11] The artist has played 7 different Veena tracks.

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References

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  1. ^ "String maiden". PuneMirror. 20 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Faculty | Milapfest". 22 December 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Jayanthi Kumaresh". Darbar. 20 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Jayanthi Kumaresh". Darbar. 20 September 2012.
  5. ^ Srikanth, Venkatesan (14 November 2019). "Jayanthi Kumaresh: The chosen one". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  6. ^ Khanna, Shailaja (21 November 2019). "AsianAge". AsianAge. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  7. ^ Govind, Ranjani (30 November 2019). "Recognition for Saraswati Veena". TheHindu. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  8. ^ Govind, Ranjani (30 November 2019). "Recognition for Saraswati Veena". SrutiMagazine. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Classic Choral: Indian National Orchestra". The Hindu. 25 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Jayanthi Kumaresh". Darbar. 20 September 2012.
  11. ^ Sivakumar, S. (21 October 2010). "Concept of duality". The Hindu.
  12. ^ Srikanth, Venkatesan (14 November 2019). "Jayanthi Kumaresh: The chosen one". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  13. ^ Khanna, Shailaja (21 November 2019). "AsianAge". AsianAge. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  14. ^ Govind, Ranjani (30 November 2019). "Recognition for Saraswati Veena". TheHindu. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  15. ^ Govind, Ranjani (30 November 2019). "Recognition for Saraswati Veena". SrutiMagazine. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  16. ^ Srikanth, Venkatesan (14 November 2019). "Jayanthi Kumaresh: The chosen one". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 February 2023.