Priyam Venkatesam: A Carnatic Album

In 2004, in a laidback recording studio in Vadapalani, Chennai, India I encountered my second experience with professional recording, and my first with an album production. Needless to say, it was a fantastic experience.

This album presents traditional pieces from the Carnatic music repertoire, all composed by various historical and contemporary composers in praise of the Indian god Vishnu (Venkatesa). Performing with me on the mridangam (drum) and the violin are Sri and Smt. Jayakumar.

Priyam Venkatesam:
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My Musical Biography

Priya Raghav began her musical journey in Singapore, learning carnatic vocal from many established gurus, namely Smt. Shobha Sekhar, Smt. Vijaya Murthy, Smt. Leelavathy Gopalakrishnan, Sri NR Prashanth and Smt.Gowri Gokul, who are disciples of the legendary DK Pattammal, Musiri Subramania Iyer, TM Thyagarajan and Thitai Krishna Iyengar. She feels fortunate to be able to continue her training with Smt. Meera Krishna in Seattle. 

Priya has performed concerts in Seattle, Singapore and India (Chennai). She released a Carnatic album titled 'Priyam Venkatesam' through Kalavardhani's in Chennai in 2004. She has also lent her voice to a classical fusion piece for a Walt Disney production, 'The Legends of the Ring of Fire'.

Priya also enjoys learning through teaching and finds joy in cultivating the love of carnatic music amongst eager students.