Saketharaman

Saketharaman, born in 1982 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a celebrated Carnatic vocalist carrying forward the rich tradition of his guru, Padma Bhushan Lalgudi Jayaraman. Immersed in music since age 4 under mentors like Srirangam Krishnamurthy Rao and Savitri Satyamurthy, he’s known for his intellectual yet soulful renditions, spanning complex pallavis in rare talas and delicate padams/javalis learned from Geetha Raja. With global performances from Paris to Cleveland and awards including a Sangeet Natak Academy honor, his concerts blend rhythmic brilliance, swara creativity, and signature Lalgudi-style thillana finales.

Though specific details about recent releases like *Thyagaraja (Kedaram)* or *Manamuledha (Hamirkalyani)* aren’t available in the provided materials, Saketharaman’s active career includes composing over 100 pallavis and maintaining a rigorous performance schedule, exemplified by recent events like his 2023 Houston concert. His work embodies Carnatic music’s technical rigor and emotional depth, appealing to both traditionalists and new audiences.