1st - 2nd August 2009 KARNATIC BEATS: Sampagodu S Vighnaraja sings the classics 7:30 pm @ Auditorium Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, Arkib Negara Malaysia, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur

Listen to this kinetic Karnatic musician just once and you will know why South Indian Classical music has lasted through the ages and will continue to inspire music lovers of the world. Sampagodu S Vighnaraja is a class act whose virtuosic interpretations endear him to lovers of the great classics. In this two part programme he is accompanied by a colourful ensemble of mridangam, khanjira, sitar, tabla and piano. All set to make waves on this side of the ocean, he will display his brilliant musicianship as he jives with other musicians to create a profusion of beautiful music and beats, both classical and contemporary.

1st & 2nd August Auditorium Memorial Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, Arkib Negara Malaysia, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur.

Invitations from The Temple of Fine Arts 603-22743709

Click here to catch a glimpse of this exciting musician

and here for a recent performance

or watch a rehearsal of Karnatic Beats .