The Singing Violin

Kala Ramnath

"KALA" her forename literally means Art in Sanskrit — an art that manifests happiness, truth, and the divine.

Kala Ramnath belongs to a seven-generation violin dynasty from India, representing one of the most unique musical lineages bridging the classical traditions of the subcontinent.

ENROL IN MASTERCLASS
BOOK VIOLIN / VOCAL CLASSES

What the world says

  • Like 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 in the San Francisco Chronicle in 2015

  • If Mozart had been transported to the South Asian subcontinent this is what he and improvised Western classical music might have sounded like. This comparison is not thrown in to befuddle or impress. Kala Ramnath is a musician of giant-like qualities.

    —Ken Hunt in the Jazzwise magazine in 2004

  • To write about one’s daughter and disciple is a very difficult proposition. 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. ‘Kala’ means art and that too related to fine arts. She stands true to her name in every way.

    — Legendary Indian Classical Vocalist and Kala’s Guru, Pandit Jasraj in 1998

About Kala Ramnath

Kala Ramnath is one of the world's most celebrated Indian classical violinists belonging to the prestigious Mewati Gharana.

Her music blends deep tradition with expressive improvisation, creating a unique sound often described as "The Singing Violin."

Prestigious Awards

✔ Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2016)

✔ Rashtriya Kumar Gandharva Sanman (2008)

✔ Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar (1999)