Dr. Suma Sudhindra is a name synonymous with the Saraswathi Veena, known for her exceptional generosity within the arts. She is a trailblazer, breaking barriers and serving as an ambassador of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam. Her journey has been nothing short of phenomenal, as she revolutionized the Karnatic music world and carved out a unique niche for herself, all while defining the essence of women’s empowerment. From her roots in the sacred musical traditions of Thanjavur, she has evolved to collaborate with some of the world’s greatest musicians in fusion concerts. Notably, she pioneered Karnatic Jazz at the young age of 24. Her music seamlessly weaves together the traditional and modern, representing a rare achievement and a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of India. drsumasudhindra.co.in
Federica Colangelo is today widely recognized as a versatile pianist and composer, celebrated for her captivating fusion of classical, jazz, contemporary, and Carnatic music influences. With a foundation rooted in classical piano training, Federica skillfully integrates elements of Carnatic music into her compositions, infusing her music with rich melodic ornamentation, intricate rhythmic patterns, and vibrant improvisation. federicacolangelo.it
Karthik Mani is a World Percussionist/Drummer with a solid foundation in South Indian Classical Music. As a kid, he was mostly surrounded by music as there used to be a lot of students from all over the world who learned at their school “Karnataka College of Percussion”. Karthik is a self taught Drummer/World Percussionist who draws inspiration from everything and everyone. He has performed in various prestigious festivals in India, China, Spain, Germany, USA, Turkey, Bangkok, Canada, Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Indonesia and Australia.
Ned McGowan is an internationally recognized flutist and composer with a long history of exploring Carnatic approaches in his own music. Known for rhythmical vitality and technical virtuosity, his music has won awards and been performed at Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw and other halls and festivals around the world by many orchestras, ensembles and soloists. nedmcgowan.com
Laurent Peckels is a bass player, app developer and music teacher from Luxembourg. Besides his own band The Aquatic Museum (theaquaticmuseum.com) he is member of different ensembles e.g. the Luxembourg Jazz Orchestra big band (ljo.lu with guests such as Billy Cobham, Philip Catherine, Don Braden). He teaches at the Maastricht Conservatorium and at the BTS Game Art and Game Design in Luxembourg while concurrently studying South-Indian rhythmical techniques. In addition to his musical pursuits, he enjoys blending his passion for technology and music by developing music apps with a team of skilled musicians and engineers. Some of his projects include the well-received ‘PercussionTutor.com’ and the upcoming ‘FlamencoTutor’ app, featuring Grammy award winner Niño de Los Reyes. peckels.com