Raghavendran RajasekaranTamil: ராகவேந்திரன் ராஜசேகரன் Devanagari Script: राघवेन्द्रन् राजशेखरन्listenⓘ, popularly known as Ragha, is a classical flautist based in Singapore. Though trained in the traditional Indian baani, he is an avid western performer and experiments with different genres of music.
Raghavendran Rajasekaran
Raghavendran during a performance in Esplanade in 2010
Ragha was born in Singapore on May 6, 1988, to Smt. Nalini Rajasekaran and Sri Rajasekaran. He has two siblings. He graduated in music from Lasalle College of Arts and Music, Singapore, with a major in jazz music trained under jazz virtuoso Tim O'Dwyer.[1][2]
Ragha has given performances in art festivals held in Singapore's Signature Parade, the Chingay, Short and Sweet Festival, Pesta Raya, Kala Utsav, Fusion Beats, OCBC Theatre Festival, Heritage Festival, LoudFest, World Beats Festival, Mosaic, FlipSide Festival, Gilles Peterson's World Wide Festival, World Beats (Republic Poly), LoudFest as well as the internationally acclaimed St.Patrick's Day event and the World Folk Song Festival 2008 (Beijing) and Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival 2008 (Indonesia).[1]
He has recorded and performed with Singapore's World Renowned percussion outfit Wicked Aura's Debut album (Louder than Light), Gammarays' Debut Album (On the Dance Floor), Johor Bahru's band Manmatha's Second Album, PaperCitizens' (Monster's in Silence) and RUDRA.
Some of his accomplishments are:
Awarded "Bright Young things" in a selection of 10 out of 50 participants by the Esplanade Singapore 2010.[1][3]
With his participation, the ensemble (Swathi) clinched the 2nd Runner's Up Award at the Singapore National Indian Music Competition 2006.
Received a grant of 1500 SGD from Singapore National Arts Council as part of Arts Professional Development Grant to learn flute from Sri.Ravichandra Kulur in India in March 2013.[6]
In July 2013, he was chosen as an inspirational youth of Singapore and an interview featuring him was telecast in Vasantham television in Paadangal program.[7]
Bands and music affiliationsedit
Ragha is actively engaged in Swathi, the Nrityalaya Art Academy's youth classical ensemble.[3]
He is a part of Gammarays, the contemporary ensemble formed by Gamelan Asmaradana[8] which focuses on genres like Jazz, Rock and Pop.
Tigaia, A Malay word for "three races", is a world music ensemble formed by him along with his friends Ms.Serene Tan and Mr. Joseph Chian focusing on the Arts Education and Enrichment. They often give free performances to a full-packed audience, at Esplanande Concourse, Singapore. He has also composed a modern piece called Song of Gendèr for the same.
TisraRoopaSangeeth is an Indian Classical Trio based on modern thematic original Compositions and interpretations, performing both in Singapore and Abroad. It is the brain child of Ragha, along with Mr. Kumaran in percussion and Mr. Narayanan in Violin.
He is a recognised flautist in Singapore and has accompanied[10] several musicians in recitals and concerts.[3]
He also instructs several students in Singapore and Johor Bahru. He is a devout Hindu and has performed in several temple functions in Singapore and abroad.[citation needed]
Referencesedit
^ abc"Raghavendran Rajasekaran's Profile at Express in Music".
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traditional Indian baani he is an avid western performer and experiments with different genres of music Raghavendran RajasekaranRaghavendran during a performance in Esplanade in 2010Background informationAlso known asRaghaBorn 1988 05 06 6 May 1988 age 35 SingaporeOriginIndiaGenresCarnatic jazz popOccupation s FlautistInstrument s Indian flute bansuri guitarYears active2006 presentLabelsTisraRoopaSangeeth Tigaia Gammarays Gamelan Contents 1 Early life 2 Performances and accolades 3 Bands and music affiliations 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editRagha was born in Singapore on May 6 1988 to Smt Nalini Rajasekaran and Sri Rajasekaran He has two siblings He graduated in music from Lasalle College of Arts and Music Singapore with a major in jazz music trained under jazz virtuoso Tim O Dwyer 1 2 At the age of 11 Ragha started his musical journey with the classical Indian flute under the tutelage of Ghanavenothan Rethnam who is his guru to date 3 He also had special training from Trichy L Saravanan and Pt Ronu Majumdar with a scholarship from the National Arts Council of Singapore citation needed Performances and accolades editRagha has given performances in art festivals held in Singapore s Signature Parade the Chingay Short and Sweet Festival Pesta Raya Kala Utsav Fusion Beats OCBC Theatre Festival Heritage Festival LoudFest World Beats Festival Mosaic FlipSide Festival Gilles Peterson s World Wide Festival World Beats Republic Poly LoudFest as well as the internationally acclaimed St Patrick s Day event and the World Folk Song Festival 2008 Beijing and Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival 2008 Indonesia 1 nbsp Felicated by Mr Hri Kumar Nair for winning National Indian Music Competition 2011 He has recorded and performed with Singapore s World Renowned percussion outfit Wicked Aura s Debut album Louder than Light Gammarays Debut Album On the Dance Floor Johor Bahru s band Manmatha s Second Album PaperCitizens Monster s in Silence and RUDRA Some of his accomplishments are Awarded Bright Young things in a selection of 10 out of 50 participants by the Esplanade Singapore 2010 1 3 With his participation the ensemble Swathi clinched the 2nd Runner s Up Award at the Singapore National Indian Music Competition 2006 Winner of the Open Flute Category of the National Indian Music Competition 2011 4 5 organised by the Singapore National Arts Council Represented Singapore in the Asean Youth Camp 2007 Received a grant of 1500 SGD from Singapore National Arts Council for Arts Professional Development 6 Received a grant of 6000 SGD from Singapore National Arts Council as part of Presentation and Promotion Grant 6 Received a grant of 1500 SGD from Singapore National Arts Council as part of Arts Professional Development Grant to learn flute from Sri Ravichandra Kulur in India in March 2013 6 In July 2013 he was chosen as an inspirational youth of Singapore and an interview featuring him was telecast in Vasantham television in Paadangal program 7 Bands and music affiliations editRagha is actively engaged in Swathi the Nrityalaya Art Academy s youth classical ensemble 3 He is a part of Gammarays the contemporary ensemble formed by Gamelan Asmaradana 8 which focuses on genres like Jazz Rock and Pop Tigaia A Malay word for three races is a world music ensemble formed by him along with his friends Ms Serene Tan and Mr Joseph Chian focusing on the Arts Education and Enrichment They often give free performances to a full packed audience at Esplanande Concourse Singapore He has also composed a modern piece called Song of Gender for the same TisraRoopaSangeeth is an Indian Classical Trio based on modern thematic original Compositions and interpretations performing both in Singapore and Abroad It is the brain child of Ragha along with Mr Kumaran in percussion and Mr Narayanan in Violin Personal life editApart from being a musician Ragha has served in the Singapore Police Force as Special Constable Sergeant during his National Service 9 He is a recognised flautist in Singapore and has accompanied 10 several musicians in recitals and concerts 3 He also instructs several students in Singapore and Johor Bahru He is a devout Hindu and has performed in several temple functions in Singapore and abroad citation needed References edit a b c Raghavendran Rajasekaran s Profile at Express in Music NUS News Letter PDF a b c d Ragha flaunting the flute National Indian Music Competition Winners 2011 Archived from the original on 2 August 2013 Retrieved 22 April 2013 List of National Indian Music Competition Winners 2011 Archived from the original on 1 September 2013 Retrieved 21 April 2013 a b c Grant Recipients from National Arts Council Archived from the original on 2 May 2013 Retrieved 22 April 2013 Ragha s interview in Vasantham channel Archived from the original on 12 March 2014 Retrieved 20 November 2013 Gamma rays Our company profile Archived from the original on 29 October 2013 Retrieved 23 April 2013 The men who keep us safe on trains Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 22 April 2013 Ragha accompanies dance recital External links edit Guru Rethnam about his disciple YouTube Ragha Official You Tube Channel YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Raghavendran Rajasekaran amp oldid 1218126105, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
