T.V.Ramprasadh is a leading Carnatic classical vocalist. He is known for his captivating voice, clarity in diction and unique style. Ramprasadh is an A-grade All India Radio artist and an empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Govt of India and has performed in USA, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Austria, Singapore and Malaysia.

Ramprasadh has worked along with internationally acclaimed artistes for a Hollywood Television serial, composed music for documentary films, cassettes and dance productions. He has worked with internationally reputed Reiki Master & healer William Hauw in Singapore combining Pranic healing and Music, has anchored the Carnatic music serial Sapthaswara on Udaya TV and has contributed articles to Music and Dance journals.

Ramprasadh's CDs and cassettes have been released by companies like Music Today, HMV, Times Music, Sangeetha, Lahari, Amutham Inc. USA, etc.

He has been awarded the titles Gayana Gandharva and Ganakala Visharada.

A Cost Accountant and lawyer by qualification, he has chosen music as his profession and is married to Indira Kadambi, a well known Bharatanatyam artiste.

B.V.Balasai among the leading and versatile flautists today, is an "A" Grade artiste of the A.I.R. & Doordarshan. His multifaceted talents include playing Hindustani Classical, the Western Classical Key flute. He has been associated with the film industry for the past fifteen years.

He has many albums to his credit in the classical music, devotional music and fusion music categories.

He has participated in many fusion music festivals both in India and abroad including Thoughts, Pieces for Peace, & Sathya Meva Jayathe of Sruthi Laya. The Tampere Jazz Happening International Modern Jazz Festival at Finland and with the American Jazz Trio of Jamie-Baum, Ken Wessel & Jeromie Harris. He has travelled extensively to Russia, USA, Canada, U.K, France, participated in ICCR festivals with Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna and performed duet concerts in Australia , Sweden Music Festival & Finland JAZZ Festival.

He has composed music and has done music direction for many dance ballets and devotional albums and has also given musical assistance to many reputed music directors.

Ramprasadh and Balasai will be ccompanied by:
N Ramakrishnan on Mridangam
Chandrajith on Tabla.

Review

Music and moonlight
It was a celebration of the moon at a concert recently
The Hindu Metroplus 27the July 2005

The goddess moon is a fickle mistress. On a sultry full moon night, the Prakriti Foundation and The Park hotel presented an evening of music in honour of our mystical celestial neighbour. Despite these offerings, the heavens opened, and the rain poured down, moving the event indoors, away from its original rooftop location and safe from the torrent. Everyone took this in their stride.

"Although we have been planning this for over a month to coincide with a full moon night, we all realise how much this rain is needed. Hopefully the music and the setting can conjure up anything that is missing," said V.R. Devika, the organiser.

And that it did. With a dress-code of all-white, soft lighting, a selection of white desserts and ample white flowers accompanying the music, it was possible to be carried along on the heavenly sentiment of the songs. With vocals by T.V. Ramprasadh and flute by B. V. Balasai, accompanied by N. Ramakrishnan on mridangam and Chandrajith on tabla, the audience was in good hands. T.V.Ramprasadh is a leading Carnatic classical vocalist who has performed in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Holland, Austria, Singapore and Malaysia. Ramprasadh has worked along with internationally acclaimed artistes for a Hollywood Television serial, composed music for documentary films, cassettes and dance productions. He prefaced each song, from classical raga, to popular film song, with a brief preamble that explained the song's significance and meaning. He sung with a captivating voice, showcasing his famous clarity, and passionate style of performing.

B. V. Balasai's flute was the perfect accompaniment to a night celebrating the moon. He has many albums to his credit in the classical music, devotional music and fusion music categories, and has participated in many fusion music festivals both in India and abroad including Thoughts, Pieces for Peace and Sathyameva Jayathe of Sruthi Laya. The sometimes haunting and flowing notes reminded one of moonlight rippling across the ocean, and provided the ideal sense of atmosphere for such an event.

Both the audience and performers enjoyed the occasion thoroughly, especially the theme of the event. By virtue of the location, and the full moon celebration, the event attracted a number of guests who were not familiar with Carnatic music. "Normally, I do not attend classical concerts," said Krishna, a young sales manager, "but I am very glad I decided to come. I will certainly pay more attention to Carnatic music now. Hopefully Prakriti will continue to support Chennai's arts scene with more events in the future."