KAVITHA
JAYARAMAN

Carnatic Musician, Saraswathi Veena player
Voting Member at The Recording Academy/ Grammys

An award-winning Vocalist and Veena player, Kavitha is also a passionate analyst, performer, teacher, and curator and regularly performs in the USA and India. Kavitha is equally passionate about arts and philanthropy and has actively advocated giving back through her arts initiatives. Click here to know more. She is currently a Voting member of the Recording Academy - one of the few Indian Classical musicians on the prestigious panel.

Music

MUSIC

EP'S

The Unbound Verse - Barathiyar's Legacy

My latest second studio album isn't just a release; it's a 25-year dream actualized. This project features original compositions in the Carnatic music style, deeply rooted in the profound poetry of the great Tamil poet, Bharathiyar. What makes this album truly unique is a groundbreaking collaboration: I've teamed up with the brilliant Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Charu Suri to forge an unprecedented fusion, aiming to transcend traditional boundaries. The album also features acclaimed violinist Shreya Devnath.

Earning rave reviews and dominating the airwaves, the album has become an instant hit, garnering significant radio play around the globe.

AWARDS

Three Silver Medals at Global Music Awards '25 - Best Indian Classical Album, Best Song, and Best Female Vocalist
Best of Asian Classical at ‘Intercontinental Music Awards’ Aug ‘26, LA, USA
Best Global Traditional Song & Album - World Entertainment Awards Jan '26 LA, USA
Best Song 'Veera Sudandiram' at Jaipur International Film Festival, India.
Nominated as the Best Original Song - 'Veera Sudandiram' at World Film Festival at Cannes - Sep' 25

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SINGLES

Ganesha Pancharatnam

'Ganesha Pancharatnam' is a deeply revered devotional hymn composed in the 8th century by the great philosopher and theologian Adi Shankaracharya. The title translates directly to the "Five Jewels (Pancha Ratnam) of Lord Ganesha." It consists of five primary verses (plus a concluding verse detailing its benefits), with each stanza crafted as a polished gem of Sanskrit poetry. Tradition holds that Adi Shankaracharya composed the hymn while traveling and worshipping at the ancient Pillayarpatti Karpaka Vinayaka temple in Tamil Nadu, India. The hymn was popularised by Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi, and this is our humble attempt to recreate it on the Veena with minimal aesthetic music production. I worked with my long-time collaborator Avi Patel, who produced, mix and mastered the track.

AWARDS

'Best Global Traditional Song’ nomination at World Entertainment Awards’ in Oct’25

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REVIEWS

Vibe Check..

" The Unbound Verse is a rare and inspiring fusion of Carnatic classical and jazz, carried effortlessly by the power of Bharathiyar’s poetry. Each raga is chosen with care to mirror the mood of the poem, whether it speaks of patriotism, romance, or defiance. The artistry is exceptional, with Kavitha Jayaraman’s deep-rooted musical heritage and contemporary vision, Charu Suri’s sensitive jazz touch, and Shreya Devnath’s vibrant Carnatic expression blending into a unified sound. The production is polished yet warm, preserving the beauty of tradition while making it freshly inviting for today’s listener" - NEW MUSIC ALERT