The Ragas of RaGa Sisters

A CANDID CONVERSATION WITH THE ENCHANTING DUO, RANJANI AND GAYATRI, A.K.A THE RAGA SISTERS

-  HARIHARAN M

Rooted in the rich soil of classical heritage and nurtured under the guidance of maestros, Ranjani and Gayatri, the musical prodigies have become synonymous with profound artistry. Their journey has been a symphony of devotion, starting from their earliest days when their innocent fingers embraced the violin strings and their voices discovered the subtleties of ragas, and ending on the world’s grand stages.

Their music speaks the language of the divine and touches listeners’ hearts with its nuanced dance between tradition and innovation. With every song, they paint stories of gods and mortals, love and longing, in hues only music can conjure. Amidst the vibrant notes and spirited performance, their melodies, like whispered secrets of the universe, resonate with anyone who the power of sound has ever moved.

Here’s Ranjani and Gayati sharing their experience about their musical journey with Provoke Magazine

What does music mean to you?

Gayatri: Music was an integral part of our lives. It was more than just an after-school pursuit or a pastime limited to particular practice sessions or classes. I felt that music was everything. Songs played in my head even as I went to school. I used to sing quietly during exams, sometimes to the detriment of my academics. Everything in our lives is impacted by music.

Ranjani and I took violin lessons after school, and thanks to our quick learning, we advanced quickly to senior classes. After class, we would practice assiduously at home. Our lives were greatly influenced by music. That was what made us who we were.

Where did this interest in music spark?