Rajna Swaminathan
Rajna Swaminathan is a distinguished mrudangam artist, composer, and scholar
known for her innovative contributions to music and academia. Hailed as a vital
new voice, her work is both rigorous and accessible, intertwining rhythmic
exploration with collective improvisation. Trained by her father and legendary
Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman, Rajna Swaminathan has developed experimental
approaches to the mrudangam, piano, and voice, contributing significantly to
Karnatik music, South Asian film/popular music, and New York's jazz scene. Her
ensemble RAJAS showcases her expansive compositi...
