mit swara

MIT Swara is a student-run organization dedicated to bringing awareness of South Asian classical and modern music to MIT and surrounding communities. We aim to foster the appreciation of this rich art, promote the scholarship and learning of this music, and provide a channel to showcase the talent of young artists and rasikas (connoisseurs) on campus.

We organize a wide range of activities, including student performances and shows, musical jam sessions, listening and discussion sessions, and workshops and lecture demonstrations by master performers and scholars.

Use the links to find out who we are, about upcoming and past Swara events, to contact us, or to read more about Indian classical music in general.

Co-President: Mathura Sridharan

Mathura Sridharan is a senior in course 6 and 14 at MIT. She is an accomplished Carnatic Vocalist and Co-President of MIT Swara since Spring 2009.

Co-President: Saloni Jain

Saloni Jain is a senior in Course 10B, Chemical-Biological Engineering. She has a passion for both carnatic and hindustani vocal. She has been co-president of MIT Swara since Spring 2009.

Treasurer: Vivaek Shivakumar

Vivaek Shivakumar is in the class of 2014 and is majoring in Computer Science and Linguistics. He has been learning Carnatic music since the age of 6 vocally and violin since age 14.

Publicity: Hamsika Chandrasekar

Hamsika Chandrasekar is a junior at MIT and has been learning Carnatic vocal music since the age of 7. She is currently double majoring in Brain/Cognitive Sciences and Computational Biology and hopes to go on to medical school following the completion of her undergraduate education.

Grant Writer & Finances: Ram Bhaskar

Ram Bhaskar is a sophomore majoring in Physics at MIT. He likes Carnatic music too.

Webmaster, Graphics, & Design: Samvaran Sharma

Samvaran Sharma is a senior majoring in Course 6, minoring in Visual Arts, and aims to pursue an M.Eng. after graduation. An avid fan of classical South Asian music, he lends his design talents to MIT Swara in order to promote the group's presence on campus. Regrettably, he has no singing talent to speak of.