Maestro Kala Ramnath stands among the world's most inspirational instrumentalists. Known globally for her uniquely expressive style — the "Singing Violin" — she has redefined the role of the violin in Hindustani classical music while building bridges across musical cultures worldwide.
Her performances and compositions have appeared in internationally acclaimed projects including the Grammy-nominated Miles From India and the Grammy-winning album In 27 Pieces. Her work has also been featured in the Kronos Quartet's 50 For The Future project.
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Did the Violin Have Indian Ancestors? When we think of the violin, we usually picture Italian makers, European orches…
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Read MoreLike an angel in human form. Just to watch her play is an extraordinary thing. She has this tremendously relaxed, sublime way of playing that draws you in immediately. She's known for her incredibly lyrical playing. I'm always thrilled when I hear her play. She's one of the greatest musicians on the planet.
— Terry Riley
San Francisco Chronicle, 2015
If Mozart had been transported to the South Asian subcontinent this is what he and improvised Western classical music might have sounded like. Kala Ramnath is a musician of giant-like qualities.
— Ken Hunt
Jazzwise Magazine, 2004
All I can say is that I'm thankful to the Almighty that he has given me Kala, who with her immense talent and musical abilities is all set to carry forward my tradition and legacy — the torch bearer of the Mewati Gharana in the true sense of the word.
— Pandit Jasraj
Legendary Indian Classical Vocalist & Kala's Guru, 1998
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