Preserving and Promoting Carnatic Music
The Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis
First of all
About Us
Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a volunteer run non-profit committed to preserving and promoting Southern India's classical performing arts in the Central Indiana area. Since 1987, we have organized diverse vocal and instrumental concerts by various artists performing in the South Indian classical styles of music.
Please become a member today
"MALLADI BROTHERS" Concert in INDY!!
When: November 2nd 2025
Up Coming Events
Time: 4:30 PM
Tickets are limited,please buy early
Sponsorship free tickets
Bronze ($100) - CMAI member up to 2 tickets Non-members 1 ticket
Silver ($150) - CMAI member up to 3 tickets Non-members up to 2 tickets
Gold ($250) - CMAI member up to 4 tickets Non-members up to 3 tickets
If need more tickets please purchase them based on your CMAI membership status
And let's not forget
Get Involved
Discover opportunities to contribute and participate in the vibrant cultural scene of Central Indiana. Join us in preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Carnatic music and performing arts.
Support CMAI and become a member by following this link.
Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a not for profit 501c3 organization
Please donate generously to help support Carnatic Music!
OUR TEACHERS
Learning Carnatic Music
Our teachers are the lifeblood of Carnatic music in the Indy area - ensuring that the tradition flows through the community to the younger generation. We are fortunate to have a group of strong Carnatic teachers in our community. Aspiring learners can use the below information to contact teachers for help in their musical journey.
Smt. Annapurna Calyam: annapurnac@gmail.com
Smt. Anupama Chengalva (Veena): chengalva_Anupama@yahoo.com
Smt. Anuradha Poduval: Anuradha.v.kambrath@gmail.com
Smt. Geetha Navaneethan - 317-579-0935
Shri. Kailash Hemachandra: khemacha@gmail.com
Smt. Padmaja Tadikonda: Mahatimusic14@gmail.com
Smt. Srimala Murthy (Veena): srimala.m@gmail.com 317-590-0019
Shri. Vamshi Murthy (Mridangam): vamshimurthy@gmail.com 317-515-0565
About CMAI
The Carnatic Music Association of Indianapolis (CMAI) is a community-based, not for profit, cultural association dedicated to preserving and promoting performing arts in the Central Indiana area. Since 1987, CMAI has organized a wide range of programs showcasing classical Indian music through vocal and instrumental concerts.
The current executive committee is as follows:
President: Vidya Sundaram
Vice President & Technology: Srikanth Kondeti
Other committee members
Annapurna Calyam
Apsara Govindarajan
AnanthaNarayanan Balakrishnan
Brijesh Krishnan
Contact: cmai.indy@gmail.com - Please send us an email if you have any questions or to be added to our mailing list.