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| MAIN | Mrs R.Banumathy Mrs R.Banumathy hails from a family of rich musical tradition of India. Her father & Guru Dr. S.Ramanathan was one of the greatest musicians of our times. She is a double Post-Graduate in Music. She has always been a topper in the University music courses. She held the first rank in Music (Veena) diploma course from Madras University. She stood first in her M.A.(Music) degree in Delhi University and was awarded Gold Medal for the performance by the President of India Shri Shankar Dayal Sharma. She has undergone 2 years' training under Prof T.N.Krishnan. She has also bagged the topper award from the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya of Delhi in the Post Graduate Music course. Mrs R.Banumathy has a teaching experience of 20 years in Veena and Vocal music. She teaches these subjects at the National University of Singapore, Centre for the Arts. Her patience in teaching, dedication, recognised style of Veena playing and an authentic Paataanthram have earned her a respectable place in this field. Her book entitled 'Sruti Manjari' has the blessings & foreword by Sri Semmangudi R.Srinivasa Iyer. She continues to be a Graded Artiste of All India Radio. Her Veena playing is characterised by its pristine purity sans gimmicks. |