The Voice of Veena | Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh | TEDxTheMSUniversityBaroda

Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh is India’s torch bearer worldwide for Saraswathi Veena, the National Instrument of India. An artist, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer, and educator – Dr Jayanthi’s life achievements over 30 years, truly embodies the rich musical heritage of India - making her one of the legendary Veena masters that India has ever produced.

Blending the traditional and the innovative in her music in terms of content, technique, virtuosity and expression, Jayanthi seeks to express the true voice of the veena, which transcends the boundaries of language and region. This talk focuses on exploring the voice of the Veena where she discusses how the veena is as old as the Vedas and as new as tomorrow, all while the veena evolves in shape, sound and structure - a true Renaissance. Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh is India’s torch bearer worldwide for Saraswathi Veena, the National Instrument of India. An artist, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer, and educator – Dr Jayanthi’s life achievements over 30 years, truly embodies the rich musical heritage of India - making her one of the legendary Veena masters that India has ever produced.

Blending the traditional and the innovative in her music in terms of content, technique, virtuosity and expression, Jayanthi seeks to express the true voice of the veena, which transcends the boundaries of language and region. This talk focuses on exploring the voice of the Veena where she discusses how the veena is as old as the Vedas and as new as tomorrow, all while the veena evolves in shape, sound and structure - a true Renaissance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx