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 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.
Thyagaraja Aaradhana
Thank you to our members who showed up to make the Thyagaraja Aaradhana this year a melodious success. Special kudos to the teachers in our community who light the lamp of music in young and old passing on their priceless knowledge.
2024 Concerts
Shri. Bharat Sundar
We are excited to announce a concert by the famous Bharat Sundar on Sunday, April 28 accompanied by: Sri. Sayee Rakshith on Violin Sri. Sumesh Narayanan on Mridangam Sri. Chandrasekara Sharma on Ghatam
Venue: Carmel Middle School - 300 S Guilford Rd Carmel, IN 46032
Free for CMAI members. Non-members - $30/ticket online, $40 at venue
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.
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 fo 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: chengalva_Anupama@yahoo.com
Smt. Anuradha Poduval: Anubhags@yahoo.com
Smt. Geetha Navaneethan - 317-579-0935
Shri. Kailash Hemachandra: khemacha@gmail.com
Smt. Lakshmi Varanasi (online): lakshmiv99@yahoo.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: Siva Iyer
Treasurer: Shobana Shrianand
Secretary: Vidya Sundaram
Vice President & Technology: Srikanth Kondeti
Contact: cmai.indy@gmail.com - Please send us an email for volunteer opportunities or to be added to our mailing list in case you are not receiving emails from us today