Gobi Varatha-Rajan
Instrument/Style: Mridangam- Carnatic music
Member of Tarang since: 2015
Gurus: A.N Somaskanda Sarma, R.N Prathap, P. Satish-Kumar
Musical Background
Biggest influence of your music: My gurus and my parents
How did your Milapfest Journey start? My guru encouraging me to audition for Samyo
What is your proudest musical achievement to date? Performing on BBC radio and at the Royal Albert Hall.
I became a musician because… of my love for the Mridangam
Personal
Favourite artist: Patri Satish Kumar
If I could make my artistic dream come true, I would… have the opportunity to perform with world class artists.
When you’re not playing music, what is your favourite things to do? Listen to music
If I wasn’t a musician, I would be…. studying Economics at university, which I still do anyway.
What is your favourite musical memory? My first ever Mridangam lesson
Tarang
Sum up Tarang in 3 words: Magic, Unique and Disruption
The thing I like most about being a Tarang member is… being a part of a group full of talented musicians
The thing I am most excited about as a Tarang member is… the endless possibilities the future holds for Tarang.