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Member Since3/20/2008
Band Websitewww.worldvillagemusic.com
InfluencesMy teacher always said, Carnatic Music is about listening. It is about sharing rather than competing, in trusting yourself and your musician colleagues.

I listen to many kinds of Music: Maria Callas,
M S Subbulakshmi, Mercedes Sosa, Amir Khan…

After a concert at Theatre de la Ville,Paris, a member of the audience said to me “When you sing , I listen to you, I listen to what you have done to reinvent yourself as an artist, as a human being,: I also listen to your teachers, your parents, your ancestors who have pickled this music and handed it down to you. So sing on, they all sing through you”

I learnt from my mom, that I am not a musician-I am a human being. Being a musician is something I do, not something I am. The vedic scholars of Hinduism taught me the importance of not being defined by what you do, but by who you are. It requires being sensitive to how you affect others, taking responsibility for your actions, and thinking of how you can enhance the world around you.
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ARUNA SAIRAM A PADMA SHRI AWARD WINNER FOR 2009



Madhavan Nair, Abhinav Bhindra receive Padma awards J. Venkatesan NEW DELHI: Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman G. Madhavan Nair, involved in the first Chandrayaan mission; noted environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna, Olympic Gold medal winner Abhinav Bhindra, actors Vivek and Tilakan and eminent Carnatic musician Aruna Sairam were among the 63 personalities who were presented the Padma awards 2009 by President Pratibha Patil here on Tuesday. (The first batch of awardees were presented with the awards on March 31.)... (full article)




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ARUNA SAIRAM RECEIVES U.S. CONGRESSIONAL HONORS IN NEW YORK THIS MONTH



Singer Aruna Sairam Recognized
Date Submitted: Thu Aug 28, 2008


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NEW YORK, NY - A United States national flag that was flown over the Capitol building in Washington and a special Congressional proclamation recognizing her musical contribution issued by the US House of Representatives were handed over to musician Aruna Sairam in New York on Aug 16.

The concert-cum-felicitation ceremony was organized by Shri Vari Foundation, an organization to promote spirituality, music and dance, in Queens, here. (link)



Top US honors to singer Aruna Sairam
Sunday, 08.24.2008, 09:15pm (GMT-7)


NEW YORK: Handing over of United States national flag that was flown over the Capitol building in Washington in honor of Carnatic classical singer Aruna Sairam and presenting a special Congressional proclamation recognizing her musical contribution issued by the US House of Representatives were some of the highlights of the grand musical concert of Aruna Sairam in New York on Aug 16.

At the concert-cum-felicitation ceremony organized by Shri Vari Foundation, an organization to promote spirituality, music and dance, at the Francis Lewis Auditorium in Queens, New York, an array of distinguished dignitaries' showered praise on Aruna Sairam for her yeoman service to India by unifying the different linguistic and regional cultures. Mayor Harry Anand of Laurel Hollow, New York, the only elected Mayor of Indian-origin in the State of New York, presented the special Congressional proclamation and the US National Flag flown over Capitol on behalf of US Congressman Nick Lampson (22nd District Texas) and Congressman Christopher Shays (4th District Connecticut) respectively since both could not make it to New York.

Mayor Anand said through her many outstanding contributions to Indian music Sairam has become an established international legend. Sairam has performed at world-renowned venues such as Le Theatre de la Ville in Paris, Carnegie Hall in New York, the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, and the Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco.

The parchment from Stephen T. Ayers, acting Architect of the Capitol in Washington, says the US national flag was flown over the Capitol in honor for South India's most celebrated classical vocalist to commemorate her concert for Shri Vari Foundation in New York. In his message read out on the occasion, Congressman Shays described Sairam as one of the most renowned and beloved representatives of Carnatic vocal music.

Hiram Monserrate, Member, New York City Council read out a special proclamation issued by the New York City Council to honor Aruna Sairam's multi faceted musical journey. George Abraham, Chief Technology Officer -Pension Funds, United Nations, Dr. Ajay Gondane, deputy consul general of India and Albert Chelladurai, president of New York Tamil Sangam, felicitated Sairam for the top honors. Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan on mridangam and Vittal Ramamurthy on violin accompanied Aruna Sairam at the concert.

Prakaash M Swami, founder-president of Shri Vari Foundation, who is instrumental in getting the honors and organizer of the concert-cum-felicitation function, welcoming the gathering, said it was a proud moment for Indians, especially living in the US, in view of the top honors bestowed by the country on Sairam in recognition of her musical talents and for doing concerts across the US enthralling the Indians and Americans alike. Veera Kumar, trustee of the foundation, proposed a vote of thanks. (link)



ARUNA SAIRAM RELEASES DIVINE INSPIRATION ON WORLD VILLAGE AND LAUNCHES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Highly acclaimed carnatic singer Aruna Sairam (see her new Virb profile as well) brings her highly sought-after vocal talents to World Village in Divine Inspiration this March. This extraordinary album features varying songs by nine different poets, of different periods and speaking many tongues. The overall theme, however, is admirably the denunciation of distinctions between caste, creed, gender and sectarianism.

Carnatic music, stemming from ancient times in South India, centers around a system of melodic 'ragam' and rhythmic 'talam', much like the rags and talas of the more well-known Hindustani music of the north. In Divine Inspiration, these elements are created by violin, tampura, hand cymbals and a variety of hand drums, reigned by Sairam's rich and concentrated voice.

Aruna Sairam will also tour North America in April and May, in support of the album, including dates in Canada, New York, California and Texas.

"Very rarely does it happen that both the richness of the melody and the exponent herself mesmerizes you completely. Aruna Sairam is one such remarkable artiste, who commands respect, inspires admirations and exudes humility." - The New Woman



Aruna Sairam is indisputably one of India’s greatest living vocalists. She was born in Mumbai (Bombay), India, a city noted for its rich cultural life. Her mother, Smt. Rajalaxmi Sethuraman was a talented singer and her first teacher, while her father, an enlightened connoisseur of the arts, received India’s greatest musicians and dancers in his salon. It was there that Sairam met the renowned singer T. Brinda, who instructed her for ten years. She was soon recognized as an important exponent of South India’s Karnatic classical music repertoire which is rooted in the ancient Vedic tradition that is still prevalent in South India’s temples. When interpreting the ragas (musical modes) that form the core of these works, Sairam’s majestic, powerful alto resonates with prayerful worship and emotion. During her long concert career, Sairam has developed an individual style that, while based first and foremost upon her chosen path, remains open to beneficial influences from other fields. Her collaboration at the Fès Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco with Dominique Vellard, a French master of Gregorian chants, as well as with notable American and Muslim musicians during the Spirit of Fès US National Tour 2006, are two such high points. At home, Sairam has received several major awards, including, in August 2006, the title of “Sangeetha Choodamani,” which is considered one of the most prestigious honors for a musician in India.

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eva lopez





Jul 11 2009 6:34 AM

Thank you very much Aruna. I like your great music.


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Vanashree





Jul 8 2009 7:28 PM

Hi!!! thanks for the add!!!
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Jun 19 2009 3:52 PM

hello from Morocco!
very glad 2be your friend
all the best
 

PogloKultur





Jun 17 2009 6:37 PM

greetings poglo kultur one love
Cento-Musikatelier Rostock





Jun 12 2009 7:32 PM

Hi Aruna Sairam,
thanx for friendship here on myspace. wish you great success with your music.
we live in one world and we should come together to make it better!
tolerant, non-fundamentalistic,open for new venture.
let..s make music!!
best wishes for the future.
martin, rostock, germany

Rajesh iyer





Jun 12 2009 8:43 PM

Thanks for the add , 
appreciated !!

Wassim Soubra





May 30 2009 8:29 AM

Good Morning or evening!
I am wish you all the best and greetings from a great admiror of your art!
Wassim
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May 15 2009 7:21 PM

You play beautifully.l It's a great pleasure to have you on my new page for musicians. Please stop by and say hello!

Best wishes,
Olivia
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May 8 2009 6:25 PM

Thank you for the add. I love your music:)
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May 8 2009 9:30 PM

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May 9 2009 11:58 AM

Respected Dear Aruna ji Sairam,
Hello/Namaskar,
Thank you so much for your add me in your friends list in myspace. With best wishes ,and much regards.Happy to see your info.
Keep in touch.
Pt Hindraj Divekar.

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Ganapati chowk, Tulsibag Ganapati,
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www.hindrajdivekar.org for audio and video recording.
Rudra Veena Khayal style & Dhrupad style & Sitar Sadhak of Pune India.
Tel:+91-20-24458026.
M: +91-0-9371556801.
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May 1 2009 1:11 AM

Thanks a million Aruna Sairam for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime. Enjoyed your music. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
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May 1 2009 1:03 AM

thank you for the add
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May 1 2009 11:07 AM

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May 1 2009 10:54 AM

Kenny and I thank you for accepting our invitation. You have a lovely gift Aruna.
We wish you light and bliss.
Kenny and Leah Soderblom
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May 1 2009 2:17 PM




Sempre benvenuto a ...
Bondeno!
ciao

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Wow! Love your music. Thanks for the add.
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Apr 30 2009 10:28 AM

Your music flows remembering the star in our heart.
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Apr 27 2009 7:23 AM

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Apr 26 2009 10:49 PM

congads mam...j.p. pesaren...vanakkam...nan tkg "s seedar...composerf also...chennayil santhipoom..j.p./kerala/india.
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Apr 24 2009 11:15 AM





Thanks For The Add - Comments and Graphics!


Martina





Apr 23 2009 3:04 AM

Thank you very much for the Friendship.

I like your music.


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Apr 18 2009 7:52 PM

Dear Aruna, Thanks for your beautiful music, please keep on sharing your talent.
All the best from Barcelona,Lucia
Frank Hoßfeld





Apr 18 2009 2:02 PM

Thank You very much for adding me!

Kind regards
Frank
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Apr 14 2009 2:23 PM

Hello Aruna Sairam, thank you for the friendship and for your music!

You are invited to listen to our tracks „Geistes Sehnsucht“, „Verloren im ewigen Sand“, „Fallende Engel”, “Im Polarkreis”, and “Ferne Welten” - and to enjoy our music videos.


We would be glad about a comment.


Please write into the guestbook of our homepage, too!

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