Aruna Sairam
Vidushi Aruna Sairam | |
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Aruna Sairam in 2013 | |
| Born | 30 October 1952 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Vice-chairman of Sangeet Natak Academy, vocalist |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, veena |
| Website | arunasairam |
Sangita Kalanidhi Aruna Sairam is an Indian classical vocalist and carnatic music singer. She is a recipient of the Padma Shri award from the Government of India and was elected as the Vice Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Academy (India's premier national institution for music and dance) by the Government of India until 2022. In 2011, Aruna was the first Carnatic musician to perform at the BBC proms in London. She is also the first Carnatic musician to perform in Oud Festival of Israel (Jerusalem).