CARNATIC VOCAL MUSIC:
Smitha has the good fortune of being trained by the Hyderabad Sisters, "Sangeetha Choodamani" Kum. Lalitha and Smt. Haripriya who are the torch bearers of the Alatthur Baani, known for its purity of form. Blessed with a rich voice and a vast repertoire Smitha is a sought after concert artist, whose performances are embellished by her knowledge of several languages and a deep appreciation of literature and mythology. Her performances are appreciated by the connoisseur and lay audience alike.
She has completed with distinction, the certificate course and diploma in carnatic vocal music from the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University. She has also completed, the Masters program in music from the Madras University.
She is a graded artist of the All India radio and has won gold medals at various national and inter university events.
RECORDINGS:
Smitha regularly lends her voice to various recording projects in different languages. Some of her recording projects include:
Annamayya Bhavamrutham: A collection of Annamayya Sankeertanas; some popular numbers and some hitherto unheard songs.
Nandakam: A selection of new Annamayya songs, set to music by Sri Rajkumar Bharathi.
VAIKHANASA ……………….. A collection of slokas and songs that form an integral part of the Vikhanasa Aagamam. This CD has been produced and released by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.
VISHAMAKKARA KANNAN: A compilation of popular songs in praise of Lord Krishna. Produced and released by the PJP trust chennai, this album also features Smt. S Janaki and Smt. Vani Jairam.
TTD RECORDINGS: Smitha regularly performs in various recordings produced and released by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. She has sung several compositions of Annamacharya, Tarigonda Vengamamba and slokas.
TELEVISION WORK:
Smitha strives to take the fine arts of India to a larger audience through the electronic media. She makes a constant effort to reach out to a cross section of viewers through her television and media work. Some of her work in this area include:
ANNAMAYYA SANKEERTHANARCHANA: Smitha hosted a successful season of this music based program for the Sree Venkateswara Bhakthi Channel, an arm of the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam. She had the good fortune of working in association with stalwarts such as Dr. Pappu Venugopala Rao and Dr. Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna in this program.
BHAKTHI THIRU VIZHA: Produced and telecast by Star Vijay TV, this program has been hugely successful with the Tamiz audience. A combination of Sorppozhivu (discourse) and music, this program has been telecast multiple times by the channel
KRISHNA VIJAYAM: Produced by Star Vijay TV, this program, was telecast in connection with the Gokulashtami celebrations of the channel.
SANGEETA SANGAMAM: Smitha coordinated and presented several episodes of this concert based program, that showcased young talent in Tamil Nadu. Her rendition of old classical film numbers was widely appreciated by the viewers.
NAVARATHRI -SHUBHARATRI: Telecast on Star Vijay TV, this program, featured Smitha rendering several songs on Alaimagal, Kalaimagal and Malaimagal in connection with the Navaratri celebrations of the channel
GURUVAAYURUKKU- VAARUNGAL: Conceived as a pilgrimage to the revered shrine of Guruvayur, this program was a combination of Smitha's rendition of various Tamil, Malayalam and Sanskrit songs and slokas and discourse.
THE VOCALIST
