About Radhika Baskar
She has a rich knowledge of carnatic music, a system of Indian classical music, frequently associated with southern India. She is recognized for the Thanam rendition, a specific kind of improvisation in Carnatic music. She is a regular performing artist in Radio, Television and onstage. She also composes and performs contemporary classical music.
Music is a universal language consisting of seven notes and Radhika brings in variety with a flavour of Carnatic music in her renditions to engage the Audience’s attention.
Now, with her home in Canada, she is giving solo performances, collaborating with varied musicians to create music. She is influenced by western classical, fusion, Contemporary, jazz, pop and Arabic music. It can be seen reflecting in her performances, music and compositions.
She is an accomplished Veena artist. Veena is a chordophone instrument from the Indian subcontinent.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
City of Mississauga – Civic Award of Recognition
Award – Mississauga Arts
Certificate of Recognition
MARTYS 2023 Winner
Award City of Toronto
UPCOMING SHOWS
Artist profile video
An expression to my musical works. Thanks to Mississauga arts Council for creating and producing this profile/ statement video.
Music Library
Folk Music Ontario 2024
October 3-6, 2024 in Mississauga
Details coming soon!
Jugalbandhi
Event Completed
Amalgam
Event Completed