Chandralekha Gangavarpu - Vocal
Siddharth Raghavan - Mridangam
Tanisha Srivatsa - Violin
Come join us at the Chhandayan Center for a Friday night concert of Carnatic Vocal music performed by Chandralekha Gangavarpu accompanied by Siddarth Raghavan and Tanish Srivasta. The performance will also be streamed live..
Chandralekha Gangavarpu
Chandralekha Gangavarapu is a Carnatic singer, neo-soul/R&B artist, and composer whose work thrives on an appreciation for improvisation and emotional expression. As a neo-soul artist, Chandra’s melodies are innovative yet comforting, moving in unexpected directions that land listeners in a warm and lush soundworld. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she previously sang in 48 Under, a jazz/indie band based in Elmhurst, IL that released an album in 2021. Most recently, Chandra opened for JID at Columbia University’s 2024 Bacchanal festival. She is currently set to release her debut EP in 2025, exploring themes of trust, peace, and alignment. Chandra began composing in 2024 through courses at Columbia University. As a composer, Chandra seeks to translate specific moments in time and place into sonic trajectories and textures, working to evoke their unique atmosphere through sound, all while maintaining her improvisational style.
Siddharth Raghavan
Siddharth S. Ragavan is a New York-based mridangist and composer under the tutelage of guru Shri Akshay Anantapadmanabhan and has played for hundreds of concerts, festivals, and fundraisers across the United States. Additionally, he is also a Western classical composer and film scorer studying at the Manhattan School of Music, where he uses his platform to bring more exposure to the Carnatic tradition and create works which blend the two genres.
Tanisha Srivatsa
Tanisha Srivatsa is a Carnatic vocalist and violinist based in New York City, NY. Currently, she is fortunate to be under the guidance of Vid. Charumathi Raghuraman, a senior disciple of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri T.N. Krishnan. Tanisha has appeared at several prestigious venues, including the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Brooklyn Raga Massive's Ragini Festival, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chhandayan Center for Indian Music, Columbia University's Raaga Mela, the Center at West Park, Akanksha Foundation, the Consulate General of India, and the United Nations. She has also had the privilege of accompanying for several dance theater productions, including the Nadanam Collective's Rachana and Silambam Phoenix's Waves of Resistance. Tanisha is a recent graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, where she studied economics, and currently works in finance.