Sudha Ragunathan

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Sudha Ragunathan is a singer in the Carnatic musical tradition of southern India. Official Site | itunes | Gaana Sudha was initially trained by her mother Smt. Choodamani since the age of nine. She continued training under Sri. B.V. Lakshmanan. Even as a student, Smt.Sudha Ragunathan received the Central Government Scholarship for Young Artistes for advanced training in Carnatic Music. Sudha came under the tutelage of the illustrious Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Dr. M.L Vasantha Kumari in 1977, who encouraged Sudha to pursue music as a career. Sudha is one of Dr. M. L. Vasanthakumari's prominent successors. [edit] Awards Padma Sri award in the field of Carnatic music (vocal) in 2004 Bharat Jyothi in 1998 from The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New York Sangeetha Choodamani in 1997 from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai. Sangeetha Kala Sarathy from Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai from His Holiness Shri Jayendra Saraswathi of Kanchi Mutt. Sangeeta Saraswathi from The Mahasannidanam of Sringeri. Gana Kuyil from Valmiki Manram, Chennai. Isai Peroli and VST Award for excellence from Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai. Kalaimamani award conferred by the Tamilnadu Government (India) in 1993 Sudha has a golden touch in her voice which enthralls her listeners from all over the globe. There is tantalizing mystery behind that cherubic smile. Her deep relish for tradition and mystical old-world charm is supremely addictive. Her foundation in the world of music was laid at a ver

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Dhyanalingam - Sudha Ragunathan

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Gems of Carnatic Music: Sudha Raghunathan (Live in Concert 2003)

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