“A singer in the Indian classical tradition, a great improviser and someone who brings a completely different approach to intonation.” – SINGER MAGAZINE
“The contemporary feel of the music is a result of the catchy harmonies and melodies melding perfectly with the historical roots and Tamil musicianship. … Astounding!” – Matthew Forss –insideworldmusic.blogspot.com
“Laced with haunting Tamil vocals by British-based musician Manickam Yogeswaran … shaping its emotional crescendo.” – FILM SCORE DAILY (“25th hour” filmscore by Terence Blanchard)
“skilful modulation … soft and malleable voice” – THE HINDU
“For Yogeswaran’s flight of imagination there was only his own piece, a South Indian Ave Maria … a high point.” (The Shout Christmas Show) – THE GUARDIAN
”Yoga’s vocal technique comfortably manages a range of pitch, intensity, volume and speed … designed to carry words of peace, love and devotion. – (CD review “Peace for Paradise”) Matthew Shorter – GLOBAL MUSIC CULTURE
Yogeswaran’s music is steeped in the Temple traditions of South India.
He is a disciple of Padmabushan Sangitha Kalanidhi Sri T V Gopalakrishnan.
Yogeswaran performs worldwide: from traditional “Carnatic” formats (accompanied by violin, mirdangam, kanjira and tambura) to orchestras just as in musicals and in the context of Western contemporary music.
As noted by Indian and Western reviewers, his concerts are marked by a rear blend of creativity, virtuosity and high emotive quality.
He was the first ever Tamil voice in Hollywood.
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