Ganabharathi, Mysuru, had organised a soulful veena concert in memory of Vidwan S. Balachander, the legendary veena maestro. Vidu. Shubha Santhosh from Bengaluru presented the recital, accompanied by Vid. Tumkur Ravishankar on mridanga and Vid. Ajay on ghata.
Shubha is a vainika known for her emphasis on soft, smooth playing that brings out the divine quality of the instrument. Eschewing gimmicks, or technical jugglery, her performance displays just the natural beauty and grace of the veena, even when amplified with a contact microphone. Clarity and dexterity are the hallmarks of her style. A disciple of Vidushi Sudha Vadiraj, Shubha continues her musical journey under the guidance of Vid. H.S. Sudheendra.
