Raghavendran Rajasekaran

About

Born and raised in Singapore, Raghavendran Rajasekaran, fondly called Ragha, is a composer, improviser and performer. He plays the Indian Classical flute in both the North and South Indian Classical styles. Ragha's beginnings at the Carnatic flute began at the tender age of eleven after watching an enthralling performance by renowned flautist as well as his teacher, Dr Ghanavenothan Retnam. Ragha pursued his musical dream at LaSalle College of the Arts Singapore and Graduated with a bachelor's degree with Honours in Music (Jazz Performance) in 2015. He underwent an enduring musical mentorship under the world-acclaimed Australian jazz virtuoso Dr Tim O'Dwyer, Head of Music Programme Lasalle College of the Arts and Gregg Lyons (Acclaimed British Jazz Composer) during his study at LaSalle. He has also been fortunate to receive musical training from Grammy Nominated Indian Flute Virtuosos such Pandit Ronu Majumdar and Sri Ravichandra Kulur, through professional development grants awarded by the National Arts Council of Singapore. His profound purpose in educating and humanity unifying pursuit through music; has led him to take up active leadership roles in notable arts groups such as Kulcha, Gammarays & Ethnicity. These world music ensembles primarily focus on Arts Enrichment and Educational programs for Students and the public. Ragha is an Indian Classical Flute teacher at the Temple of Fine Arts Singapore, and creative collaborator/composer for music, dance and theatrical drama for various institutes and companies in Singapore and abroad.