Fourth String | Jyotsna Srikanth

Jyotsna Srikanth presents and explores the melodic richness of Carnatic music – the classical tradition of South India. This genre has evolved from temple music into a complex system that is now performed on stages worldwide.

The word "Carnatic" comes from Sanskrit and means "pleasing to the ear" – karna meaning "ear." It is one of the two major branches of Indian classical music, associated with southern India, while its counterpart, Hindustani music, developed under Persian and Islamic influences in the north. In this performance, Srikanth will blend traditional South Indian melodic structures with electronics and contemporary global sounds, offering a unique journey into the world of Carnatic music, both ancient and modern.

Fragment of Jyotsna Srikanth's concert during Darbar Festival 2021