Acknowledgements

Smt.Sundari is an accomplished artist of both the classical and light classical forms of Carnatic Music. She received her initial training from Sri Sistla Satya Rajasekharam and Sri Seshayya Sastri. She graduated with a diploma in Carnatic Music from Andhra University. She further honed her skills under the tutelage of the renowned teachers and exponents like Sri Chandrasekhara Bhagavatar of Mumbai , Smt Rajeswari Balasubramaniam of Tiruppugzhal fame of Mumbai and Smt.Manda Sudharani.

Sundari besides performing solo concerts  widely in all major Music forums and  other important cultural centers of India and Australia,  provided vocal support to many a Kuchipudi and Bharata Natyam concerts. 

Sundari is presently  founder and artistic director of Swara Sadhana School of Carnatic Music in Melbourne,  where she trains number of vocal students in this traditional art form

With over 20 years of experience in Indian classical percussion, Senthuran is recognised as a leading Mridangam and Tabla artist. He began his Mridangam training under Sri Balasri Rasiah, before undertaking advanced training from Mridangam maestros Sri T.R Sundaresean and Sri Patri Satish Kumar. To gain a multifaceted understanding of Indian percussion, Senthuran also commenced Tabla training under Ashok Chavali Ji.

Beyond Mridangam and Tabla, Senthuran proficiently applies his rhythmic skills to instruments like the Morsing and Pakhawaj, which he frequently incorporates into his performances.

Senthuran is renowned for his sense of application, imaginative rhythmic patterns, flawless techniques, such as the gumki technique, and a unique style which showcases the beauty of applying elements of various percussion instruments in his performances. Senthuran has accompanied countless music and dance performances for various styles such as Carnatic, Hindustani, Bharatha Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Jazz and World Fusion. Aside from this, Senthuran also regularly performs tabla for professional Indian playback concerts including Super Singers on their Australian tours.

Senthuran uses his years of learning and experience to train the next generation of Mridangamists and Tabla performers at Rhythm Riders Academy, in an inclusive, creative and encouraging environment.

Sughosh Seetharam is one of the leading Karnatic musicians in the diaspora. 

Sughosh belongs to a family of eminent Carnatic musicians who hail from Rudrapatna, a little village on the banks of the river Kaveri in Karnataka, South India.

 Sughosh started learning vocal music from his mother and Guru Dr.R.N.Sreelatha. Violin lessons started earnestly under Smt.Veena Suresh. He later received advanced training from his maternal uncle R.N.Thyagarajan, elder of Rudrapatnam Brothers.

Sughosh has a rich experience performing as an accompanying and a solo violin artist in India and Australia. 

Since being part of Australian diaspora, he has carved a niche for himself gaining much proficiency, acclaim, stature and popularity amongst musicians and music lovers alike.