Sanjay Subrahmanyan

Sanjay Sabha Live is a series of Carnatic music concerts conceptualized and performed by the distinguished vocalist Sanjay Subrahmanyan. First launched in 2021, the series began as digital concerts on YouTube, created in response to the pandemic to keep live music accessible to a global audience. These high-quality, full-length digital performances rapidly garnered a dedicated following, owing to their exceptional musical content and meticulous presentation. Building on the success of the digital format, Sanjay Sabha expanded into live performances, held in prominent cities across India, including Chennai, Bangalore, and Coimbatore, as well as internationally in Singapore and Australia. These live performances, offer an immersive musical experience by Sanjay, encompassing a diverse array of compositions in Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Malayalam and Kannada. The concerts are accompanied by S. Varadarajan on the violin and Neyveli Venkatesh on the mridangam. S. Varadarajan is widely acclaimed for his emotive and technically accomplished violin playing, which complements Sanjay’s vocals with precision and a profound understanding of the nuances of ragas. Neyveli Venkatesh is known for his exceptional mastery over rhythm, brings dynamic energy and intricate rhythmic patterns to Sanjay’s performances, enhancing the melodic structure and creating a harmonious synergy. Fondly referred to as the *“Men in White”, this trio has come to be synonymous with musical excellence, with Sanjay’s distinctive vocal artistry enhanced by the extraordinary accompaniment of Varadarajan and Venkatesh. Their live concerts have been met with widespread acclaim, with several shows in December 2023 and 2024 selling out in advance, further establishing the cultural significance of Sanjay Sabha Live and solidifying Sanjay Subrahmanyan’s enduring prominence within the Carnatic music community.