ShruthiUK

ShruthiUK is a Solihull-based non-profit South Asian arts and culture organisation.[1]

ShruthiUK
ShruthiUK
MottoLinking arts to the community
Formation2005
FounderDr. Chithra Ramakrishnan
Founded atLeeds
TypeNonprofit organization
Location
Websitewww.shruthiuk.com

About the organisation

It was established in 2005 by Dr. Chithra Ramakrishnan in Leeds.[2] It is primarily operational in West Midlands.[3]

According to its website, it works with children and young adults to develop exposure to and recognition of the Indian Culture through music and dance. It also provides comprehensive training in South Indian Classical Dance and Music to members of the surrounding community.[4][5][6]

British Carnatic Choir
Main article: British Carnatic Choir

In June 2015, ShruthiUK launched a first of its kind Carnatic Choir group[1] with the aim of creating and exploring choral singing in the South Indian classical music genre.

Birmingham Thyagaraja Festival
Main article: Birmingham Thyagaraja Festival

ShruthiUK also organizes the annual Birmingham Thyagaraja Festival, a Carnatic music festival in Solihull.[7] The festival brings together aspiring singers, musicians and dancers performing the songs, rhythms and teachings of Saint Thyagaraja, a prominent Indian composer of Carnatic classical music.[8]

References
  1. "Shruthi UK launches the first British Carnatic Choir - New Asian Post". www.newasianpost.com. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  2. "The Phoenix Newspaper - November 2015". issuu. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  3. ABPL. "Launch of British Carnatic Choir..." www.asian-voice.com. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  4. "Shruthi Launches Carnatic Choir | Leading Asian News in the UK". asianlite.com. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  5. ABPL. "HM Royal Navy supports Carnatic Choir concert". www.asian-voice.com. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  6. "New Youth Choir aims to reinforce British values in UK schools". Asian World News. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  7. ABPL. "Shruthi UK to host Music Festival..." www.asian-voice.com. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
  8. "Solihull Mayor honoured by arts group for International Women's Day". ITV News. Retrieved 2018-03-12.


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