We invite you to join us for one of two concurrent workshops, led by either Vid. Charumathi Raghuraman or Vid. Anantha R. Krishnan! 

About the Artists 

Vid. Charumathi Raghuraman is a distinguished young violin virtuoso known for her expressive artistry and technical brilliance. She began her musical training under her mother, Smt. Rama Raghuraman, then studied with Guru Smt. T.R. Balamani in Mumbai, and later became a devoted disciple of the legendary Padma Bhushan Prof. T.N. Krishnan in 1995. She also trains in vocal music with Padma Bhushan Sri P.S. Narayanaswami. Charumathi made her concert debut alongside Prof. T.N. Krishnan in 1998 and has since performed extensively as a soloist and accompanist in prestigious venues across India and abroad. 

Vid. Anantha R. Krishnan is a distinguished percussionist and the grandson and disciple of mridangam maestro Vidwan Shri Palghat R. Raghu. He began his mridangam training under his uncle, Shri R. Ramkumar, and has since continued to deepen his rhythmic mastery through advanced study with tabla legend Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has performed widely across genres and continents and currently serves on the faculty of KM Music Conservatory in Chennai.

Listen to a recent excerpt at the following link: Theliyaleru Rama

Program Itinerary

The workshops are concurrent, so please choose one. 

Violin / Vocal (2 Hours) - led by Vid. Charumathi Raghuraman 

An immersive session focused on learning 2 rare kritis and related manodharmam aspects

Mridangam (2 Hours) - led by Vid. Anantha R. Krishnan

A deep dive into the following topics:

1) Mridangam and mechanics - back to basics!

2) Sarvalaghu - the groove

3) Mridangam and microphones (how to tackle live environments)

4) Advanced repertoire

Event Details

Parking: 

Wilbur Lot - 660 Escondido Road, Stanford, CA 

Manzanita Garage - 742 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA

Building & Room: 

Stanford University, Building EVGR B, Room B166

Attendees: Intermediate to advanced students are encouraged to be active participants. All others are welcome to join as listeners. 

Ticketing Information

• $40 for active participants (parents of participants are included at no additional cost)
• $10 for listeners

**Discount available for attendees of the May 10th SPICMACAY Concert

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Who We Are

Founded in Fall 2023, Dhvani @ UC Davis is a student-run organization dedicated to upholding and celebrating the rich heritage of Carnatic music. Through musical jam sessions, student showcases, and interactive learning experiences, we aim to create a vibrant community rooted in this tradition, extending our reach beyond UC Davis to Greater Sacramento and the Bay Area. In 2025, we proudly obtained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, making donations tax-deductible. Our Tax ID is: 33-1914727. 

Learn More & Contact Us

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Feel free to email us with questions at: dhvaniucd@gmail.com

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