--- title: "Ramana Balachandhran | Award-Winning Carnatic Veena Artist" description: "Explore the musical journey of Ramana Balachandhran. From Madras Music Academy awards to private chamber concerts, book a traditional Carnatic Veena recital." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ramana_balachandhran/carnatic-music-concerts-performances/awards-press-my-musical-journey last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Milestones and Moments from My Musical Journey Tribe Verified · Recognized by Madras Music Academy and peers. By [Ramana Balachandhran](https://mytribe.in/ramana_balachandhran) · Travels across India for performances · ₹60K per concert (estimate) Part of [Carnatic Music Concerts & Performances](https://mytribe.in/ramana_balachandhran/carnatic-music-concerts-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ramana_balachandhran/carnatic-music-concerts-performances/gallery) Music is a constant exploration for me. This collection captures the milestones, the recognition, and the precious time spent with the gurus and peers who have shaped my sound. ## Photos and videos - ![Humbled to receive the Sub Senior Best Veena Artist award at The Music Academy, Madras from Shri. Gopalakrishna Gandhi ji. This is a moment of gratitude for my gurus and well wishers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32eaa5a5-4a8f-43ba-b73d-5f5950d9bf62) - ![Another view of receiving the award at The Music Academy. Such moments are a great encouragement to continue working hard on my music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f183473-a4f8-4ede-9ce1-69c1e17b3cbf) - [Video: The announcement of the Sub Senior Best Veena Artist award at the 97th Annual Conference of The Music Academy. A proud moment for me and my family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74877a26-62da-4248-8e00-c1ccab60de69) - ![A wider view of the stage during the award ceremony at The Music Academy. It's a historic institution and receiving this honor here is very special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/516d00a5-caad-4b31-972f-23f516b2ce4b) - [Video: My mother receiving the Best Veena Artist sub-senior award on my behalf from The Music Academy. My deep gratitude to everyone who has supported me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7f83ac8-1e92-459e-840b-2734314e2eba) - ![Honored to receive the Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award alongside my dear friend and anna, Vijay Natesan. Receiving it from Thiruppur Krishnan sir was a blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0cc5f3e8-792b-4b45-96e3-0b89a087bd53) - ![Another moment from the Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award ceremony. Sharing these honors with friends makes them even more special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67da805a-5c4c-4201-b310-166899808a5a) - ![Receiving the Principal K S Narayanaswamy Memorial Vainika award from Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai. A very special award named after a veena legend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77cd1665-cb68-418a-a812-4621f18477ee) - ![A close-up from the concert at Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha in Mumbai. The joy of performance is what it's all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d2425382-78e2-4a0f-b5b6-bf56bcce4ad4) - ![A candid shot from the stage in Mumbai. It was a wonderful evening of music with great co-artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef0df0c8-7459-4ec5-8bd6-1a74f439ec74) - ![An article from Scroll.in by Malini Nair ji, tracing my journey from a young prodigy to where I am today. I am grateful for such thoughtful documentation of my music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b76f145-0720-44d6-94c5-aae13a08bd92) - ![A quote from the Scroll.in article by Carnatic musician and educator Savita Narasimhan. Her words are a huge source of encouragement for me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/869d380d-484d-4e9a-a02d-e38c2fba7852) - ![The header of the Scroll.in article. It was humbling to see my music draw packed houses during the Chennai music season.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9cd94cab-12c8-4f17-b580-957f9cf8b241) - ![Another quote from the Scroll.in article. It highlights my goal of making the veena "sing" and connect with the audience through its lyrical quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd3049c4-a3a3-4f20-85f2-d5bf0c9772b8) - ![A tribute to my guru, Neela mami. She was a fiery, energetic woman who was always a student of music. She recommended me for my first Sabha concert and will be deeply missed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f7b90fe-6463-482e-bdf7-474848bd373e) - [Video: A blessed and surprising visit from Malladi Suri Babu garu. He is someone who sings from the heart, and we spent time exchanging musical ideas. We need more people with his childlike enthusiasm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f58c3ac4-5f04-44f0-813f-598e905bbaa7) - ![With the legendary mridangist Patri Satish Kumar sir and the respected vocalist Sudha Ragunathan aunty after a chamber concert at her home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15cff608-9369-4bae-9873-cb288bf88a8b) - ![Sudha aunty graciously hosting us after the intimate chamber concert. Her warmth and involvement with the music made the evening truly special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/18f0ec96-b13b-45d6-9da1-573c8d261d5b) - ![Another photo with Sudha Ragunathan aunty. It's an honor to perform for and interact with such senior and respected artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4968f6d-6400-427d-876c-5d72aa399917) - ![A photo with my childhood hero, Patri Satish Kumar sir. Touring and sharing the stage with him has been a dream come true. His wisdom and musicality are incredibly inspiring.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a61d26c7-0e5c-4160-ac69-8e3e6c7c8846) - ![With the one and only Ustad Swapan Chaudhuri da, a legend of the tabla, at the Naada Bindu festival. Meeting such masters is a lesson in itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b60a8889-2da7-4629-8b81-20cf93101726) - ![With Hari baba, husband of the legendary vocalist Veena Sahasrabuddhe ji, at the Naada Bindu festival. It's a blessing to connect with the families of the greats.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bc74c6a-c15f-4c02-b948-ea853ed34d79) - ![On stage with Tejomayanand Swamiji and my co-artist B.C. Manjunath anna after our performance at the Naada Bindu festival.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f36b3dd-6e41-4f86-a2b7-396e8e2581d7) - ![Receiving blessings from Tejomayanand Swamiji at Chinmaya Vibhooti, Pune. The spiritual environment added another dimension to the musical experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b2774f2-f259-4808-b118-0e2869a40b8f) - ![With dear friend and fellow musician Rahul Vellal at the Naada Bindu festival. It's always great to connect with peers on the musical circuit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9c31833-62fa-4fc8-8f76-ba51bafa8049) - ![A silhouette of me with my veena. This post was an open invitation for honest feedback on my music, as introspection and criticism are crucial for growth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19ad2be9-1216-4457-9aba-4624279b65bf) - ![An ode to my Veena. A poem I wrote to express my gratitude for this instrument, which has been my constant companion and teacher.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2834a54b-738d-432c-8c21-957879b4ad39) - ![A moment from the Namba Aathu Katcheri workshop. It's a joy to share what I've learned and interact with aspiring musicians.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f034a8d7-8a93-4fe4-9f46-a401f25a4d53) - ![A throwback to my first USA tour in 2018. This YouTube video montage captures some of the highlights from that memorable trip.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac30a39-7f29-45bb-bbb9-0aa2fa5e017a) - ![A collage from my recent three-month tour of the USA. So much learning, music, and fun. Deep gratitude to all the hosts, co-artists, and audiences who made it feel like home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa880740-dba4-4fea-b1b6-d562cac7620e) - [Video: An excerpt from an Art Talk at the Nadabindu festival. Here I discuss my creative process, comparing the practice of raga phrases to a cricketer practicing different shots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/520a4a29-32f9-47c3-87be-07a3b08486d9) ## About Awards, Press & My Musical Journey Every award and article listed here is more than just a trophy. It represents a moment of validation for the 'Singing Veena' style I have spent years developing, where I attempt to make the instrument echo the human voice. Whether performing at a historic sabha or sharing the stage with fellow artists, these experiences fuel my commitment to the art. If you are looking to host a traditional Carnatic concert or an intimate chamber performance, I would love to discuss how we can bring this music to your event. My journey is not defined by accolades, but these moments are checkpoints in a long process of learning. Being honored with the 'Sub Senior Best Veena Artist' award at the Madras Music Academy or receiving the 'Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award' alongside my dear friend Vijay Natesan are humbling experiences that keep me grounded in the tradition I love. I am grateful to institutions like Sri Shanmukhananda Sabha in Mumbai for providing platforms where the music can truly breathe. It is also special to see thoughtful documentation of my work, such as the feature by Malini Nair on Scroll.in. These articles and mentions validate the effort to make the veena accessible to a wider audience, moving it beyond just a sombre instrument. Most importantly, this section pays tribute to those who taught me. Remembering my guru, Neela Mami, reminds me that no matter the stage or the award, I am always a student. Her fiery energy and dedication to music remain my greatest inspiration. If you are interested in the technical aspects of my playing, the math (kanakku) behind the melody, or simply want to host a performance that combines tradition with personal expression, reach out. We can discuss your requirements for a concert or a lecture-demonstration. ## About Ramana Balachandhran I am Ramana, and I believe the veena should sing. My work is a continuous effort to make the instrument echo the human voice, blending Carnatic math with melody so it feels natural rather than calculated. Music to me is a living, breathing dialogue that I am always trying to refine. 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