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[[File:CS1981.jpg|thumb|Chinmaya Sisters with Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda]]
{{Infobox musical artist
The '''Chinmaya Sisters''', '''Uma''' and '''Radhika''', are classical [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalists. They received the blessings of [[Chinmayananda Saraswati]] and are therefore named Chinmaya Sisters by their Guru.
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| genre            = Carnatic music
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The '''Chinmaya Sisters''', '''Uma''' and '''Radhika''', are a [[Carnatic music]] singing duo.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/chennai-margazhi-season/chinmaya-sisters-fresh-perspectives/article6745042.ece | title=Fresh perspectives | first=H. | last=Ramakrishnan | date=1 January 2015 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=7 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/siblings-enthrall-a-full-house/article2738219.ece | title=Siblings enthrall a full house | first=H. | last=Ramakrishnan | date=22 December 2011 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=7 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiapulse.sulekha.com/carnatic-music/chinmaya-sisters-smt-uma-and-smt-radhika-at-chettinad-vidhyasram_post_3127|title = Chinmaya Sisters (SMT Uma and SMT Radhika) at Chettinad Vidhyasram - Carnatic Music - Indian Events & Articles|date = 13 December 2012}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
[[File:Uma ra2.jpg|thumb|During one of their concert]]
The sisters were taught [[Carnatic music]] by their mother Bhavani Natesan, and went on to receive training from [[T. N. Seshagopalan]] and [[Neyveli Santhanagopalan]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Chinmaya sisters, and the story of their unique ‘shruti’ |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2018/apr/22/chinmaya-sisters-and-the-story-of-their-unique-shruti-1804976.html |access-date=2023-03-02 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
The sisters were initiated into music at a very young age by their mother [[Bhavani Natesan]], Uma and Radhika went on to receive intense training from [[T. N. Seshagopalan]] and [[Neyveli Santhanagopalan]]. They grew up in Mulund, Mumbai and as children had the opportunity to participate in a number of competitions conducted by schools and sabhas.


==Musical career==
==Musical career==
[[File:Uma ra.jpg|thumb|Uma Radhika]]
Their first concert was in 1992 in the "Spirit of Youth" Series of the Music Academy. {{Citation needed|date=March 2023}} In 2003 they were invited by Carnatic Music Association of North America-New Jersey for a concert to perform in USA.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Lakshmansruthi.com |url=https://profiles.lakshmansruthi.com/index1.php?uid=695 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127070337/http://profiles.lakshmansruthi.com/index1.php?uid=695 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=27 January 2023 |access-date=2023-03-02 |website=profiles.lakshmansruthi.com}}</ref> They have also performed in the music series organised by Kamban Kazhagam in Colombo-SriLanka. later in 2018 the duo performed in Navarasam, a thematic concert organised by Rasikapriya Fine Arts Academy.<ref name=":0" /> later they have performed at the Swaralaya Samanwayam Festival held in Palakkad.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chinmaya Sisters perform at Swaralaya Samanwayam festival |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/chinmaya-sisters-perform-at-swaralaya-samanwayam-festival/articleshow/67252887.cms |access-date=2023-03-02 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> they have become a regular performer and part of the Margazhi season music festival.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sah |first=Purnima |title=Our preparations are never concert-based: Chinmaya Sisters |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/preparations-are-never-concert-based-chinmaya-sisters/articleshow/62096442.cms |access-date=2023-03-02 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> They have also given performance in [[Doordarshan]] & they are ‘A’ graded artists of All India Radio.<ref name=":1" />
After relocating to Chennai to continue their pursuit of music, their maiden concert was in the year 1992 in the "Spirit of Youth" Series of the Music Academy. Thereafter they were selected by the [[Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram]] to perform concerts across Tamil Nadu in four venues.


They are now regular performers in the December Music Festival and perform in prime slots in most of the Sabhas. They have also performed extensively in many Sabhas in India and abroad. They have also performed for the Sri Lankan TV channel [[Rupavahini]] and were featured in a live interview for the channel.
==Discography==
Performed for "Naada Vaibavam" of "Art of Living" in which 5000 musicians group rendition<ref>{{Cite web |title=Naadha Vaibhavam concert brings 5000 carnatic musicians on a single stage |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/photo/naadha-vaibhavam-concert-brings-5000-carnatic-musicians-on-a-single-stage-364987-2011-02-01 |access-date=2023-03-02 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>


Being '''"A "''' graded artists of All India Radio, they have performed in many of their special programmes which include National Programme of Music, Navaratri programme and Trinity Series. They have been part of several Archival projects like Abhayamba Navavarnams, Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer kritis, Chamundamba Ashtotra Kritis of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar and Sriranga Kshetra Pasurams.
== Awards ==


They are also regular performers for Doordarshan and other TV channels and some of their prestigious telecasts include Abhayamba navavarnams for SVBC and  National programme of Music – Doordarshan.
* "Vani Kala Nipuna" from Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha in 2012<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-08-30 |title=Honour for artists |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/honour-for-artists/article3841902.ece |access-date=2023-03-02 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* "Yuva Kala Bharathi" from Bharath Kalachar in 2006<ref>{{Cite news |date=2006-10-05 |title=Bharat Kalachar awards |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/bharat-kalachar-awards/article3230881.ece |access-date=2023-03-02 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


Their rendering of over 120 Divya Prabandams for the programme "Thittikum Thaen Tamil", telecast in the Sun News Channel was well received and won appreciation from the public..
==References==
{{reflist}}


==Discography==
==External links==
They have released several CDs and Albums ranging on a wide variety of themes. Special mention must be made of their CD for the project "Naada Vaibavam" of "Art of Living" which brought together 5000 musicians on a single stage. This CD was released worldwide and received great appreciation from both musicians and the general public.
*{{official|http://chinmayasisters.com/}}
 
==Awards==
They are recipients of several Awards and Titles such as 
* "Vani Kala Nipuna" from Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha in 2012.
* Jewel in the crown of Adarsh" from the Punjab Association
* M.S.Subbulakshmi Endowment Award" from Narada Gana Sabha in  2009.
* "Sri A.M.Venugopal Award" from  Kalakriti, Chennai.
* "Yuva Kala Bharathi" from  Bharath Kalachar in 2006.
* "Veda Vyasa Kala Seva Rathna" from the Veda Vyasar Tapovanam, Chennai in 2006.
* Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Memorial prize from the Music Academy in 2003.
* Best Vocalist Award from the Indian Fine Arts Society for their concert in the years 2001 and 1997.
* Award from the Music Academy endowed by CMANA, New Jersey for their concert in 1999.
 
==References==
* {{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/chennai-margazhi-season/chinmaya-sisters-fresh-perspectives/article6745042.ece | title=Fresh perspectives | first=H. | last=Ramakrishnan | date=1 January 2015 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=7 July 2020}}
* {{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/siblings-enthrall-a-full-house/article2738219.ece | title=Siblings enthrall a full house | first=H. | last=Ramakrishnan | date=22 December 2011 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=7 July 2020}}
* http://indiapulse.sulekha.com/carnatic-music/chinmaya-sisters-smt-uma-and-smt-radhika-at-chettinad-vidhyasram_post_3127
*http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/bharat-kalachar-awards/article3230881.ece
*http://www.carnaticdarbar.com/news/201202/20120831a.asp
*http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/honour-for-artists/article3841902.ece
*http://play.raaga.com/sanskrit/album/Soundarya-Lahari-Chinmaya-Sisters-songs-S0000293
*http://www.saavn.com/s/album/english/Raaga-Archana-Vol.-2-2013/Bsgvbx3G9xc_
*http://profiles.lakshmansruthi.com/index1.php?uid=695
*http://chinmayasisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chinmaya-sisters-24082015.pdf


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Chinmaya Sisters
Uma & Radhika
Background information
GenresCarnatic music
Occupation(s)singers
Instrumentsvocal
Websitehttp://chinmayasisters.com

The Chinmaya Sisters, Uma and Radhika, are a Carnatic music singing duo.[1][2][3]

Early life[edit | edit source]

The sisters were taught Carnatic music by their mother Bhavani Natesan, and went on to receive training from T. N. Seshagopalan and Neyveli Santhanagopalan.[4]

Musical career[edit | edit source]

Their first concert was in 1992 in the "Spirit of Youth" Series of the Music Academy. [citation needed] In 2003 they were invited by Carnatic Music Association of North America-New Jersey for a concert to perform in USA.[5] They have also performed in the music series organised by Kamban Kazhagam in Colombo-SriLanka. later in 2018 the duo performed in Navarasam, a thematic concert organised by Rasikapriya Fine Arts Academy.[4] later they have performed at the Swaralaya Samanwayam Festival held in Palakkad.[6] they have become a regular performer and part of the Margazhi season music festival.[7] They have also given performance in Doordarshan & they are ‘A’ graded artists of All India Radio.[5]

Discography[edit | edit source]

Performed for "Naada Vaibavam" of "Art of Living" in which 5000 musicians group rendition[8]

Awards[edit | edit source]

  • "Vani Kala Nipuna" from Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha in 2012[9]
  • "Yuva Kala Bharathi" from Bharath Kalachar in 2006[10]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Ramakrishnan, H. (1 January 2015). "Fresh perspectives". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  2. ↑ Ramakrishnan, H. (22 December 2011). "Siblings enthrall a full house". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "Chinmaya Sisters (SMT Uma and SMT Radhika) at Chettinad Vidhyasram - Carnatic Music - Indian Events & Articles". 13 December 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Chinmaya sisters, and the story of their unique 'shruti'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Lakshmansruthi.com". profiles.lakshmansruthi.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Chinmaya Sisters perform at Swaralaya Samanwayam festival". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  7. ↑ Sah, Purnima. "Our preparations are never concert-based: Chinmaya Sisters". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "Naadha Vaibhavam concert brings 5000 carnatic musicians on a single stage". India Today. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "Honour for artists". The Hindu. 30 August 2012. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "Bharat Kalachar awards". The Hindu. 5 October 2006. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 March 2023.

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