NaadaaSwaadaನಾದಾಸ್ವಾದBook UsAn instrumental ensemble rooted in Carnatic classical tradition and shaped by jazz, folk and contemporary grooves — crafted for soulful, immersive musical experiences.
Sound becomes flavour. Flavour becomes memory. That is the idea behind our music.
Naada is sound — the raw vibration that becomes music. Swaada is flavour — the feeling that lingers after the sound is gone.
NaadaaSwaada brings together musicians who approach the Carnatic tradition with respect while embracing the colours of jazz, folk and contemporary rhythm.
Every performance is designed to feel alive: nuanced enough for a listening room, energetic enough for a celebration, and unmistakably rooted in melody.
Engineers, teachers and full-time musicians — connected by a shared love for Indian instrumental music.
FluteHailing from Sringeri, Raghavendra has spent 13 years learning flute under Karnataka KalaaSri Vidwan Sri H.S. Venugopal at the Gokulam School of Music, and regularly accompanies his guru in concerts across Karnataka and beyond. A full-time music faculty member at Poorna Pramathi School, he has also run his own Venu Raga Flute Classes for over a decade — currently teaching around 50 students, online and offline.
FluteA mechanical engineer with 6.5 years of professional experience, Shreyas has been learning Carnatic flute from Karnataka Kalashree H.S. Venugopal for the past 8 years. He performs regularly at concerts while balancing his engineering career, with an eye on building a promising path in music alongside it.
FluteEngineer by profession, musician by passion — Nagpoojith is a disciple of Karnataka Kalashree Vidwan H.S. Venugopal at the Gokulam School of Music. He has been learning flute and performing for more than 10 years across classical, light music and Bharatanatyam accompaniments, on stages across India and Europe.
MandolinSon of Smt. and Sri Shantha Ramanna of Mysore, Srivathsa holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore (1990), with extensive experience in engineering plastics companies. Over the past eight years he has pursued krithis and mandolin technique under Karnataka Kalashree Sri H.S. Venugopal, and studied the styles of U. Srinivas and U. Rajesh, balancing a professional career with regular performances.
ViolinBorn to Smt. Sreedevi GS and Sri Vishwanath GR, Sri Harsha has been learning violin since 2004 — first under Vid. Smt. Dr. Veena Suresh, and currently with Karnataka Kalashree Vid. H.S. Venugopal. He balances a career in Information Technology with an active performance schedule, bringing the same dedication to both.
KeyboardIn the music industry since 1994, Ramesh trained under Sri Shivamogga Venugopal and has given keyboard accompaniment at prestigious stages including Hampi Utsav, Keladi Utsav and Sahyadri Utsav. Beyond live music, he has lent his voice to more than 800 radio dramas and commercials aired on Akashvani and Doordarshan.
MridangamA Mridangam artiste and disciple of Laya Kala Pratibhamani Vidwan N. Vasudeva and Kalaimamani Vidwan T.R. Sundaresan, Aniruddha belongs to the legendary Padmasri Yella Venkateswara Rao lineage and has been learning Mridangam for 10 years. A Computer Applications graduate from PESIT, he has accompanied many youth artists and senior Vidwans across Bangalore, Chennai and Mysore, and is a recipient of Youth Talent Awards.
Rhythm Pad & PercussionsBorn to Smt. Shantha and Sri Nuggimakki Ramachandra Rao, Nataraj learnt Mridangam and Ghatam from his father, tabla from Vidwan Sri Sundar Achar of Sringeri, and drums from Vidwan Sri Sukumar ("Babu Sir"). He accompanies artists on Mridangam, Tabla, Ghatam, Khanjira and Rhythm Pad, and is a founding member of NaadaaSwaada, guided by Karnataka KalaaSri Vidwan Sri H.S. Venugopal.
From breath and bow to skin, strings and keys — every texture has a place in the NaadaaSwaada sound.
Flexible ensembles and rich instrumental arrangements for intimate and large-format occasions.
Curated instrumental sets for sabhas, festivals, cultural stages and public performances.
Elegant live music for ceremonies, receptions and celebrations that deserve a memorable soundscape.
Refined live instrumental music for corporate gatherings, private events and intimate listening experiences.
For concerts, sabhas, weddings and festivals — reach out directly.