The Subramaniam Foundation is a registered charitable trust started by violin icon Dr. L. Subramaniam and legendary Bollywood playback singer Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam. With a vision to ensure that music reaches everyone, the foundation engages though the:
- Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival
- Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts
- SaPa in Schools
- Lakshminarayana Global Centre of Excellence
Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival [LGMF]:
The LGMF was started in the year 1992 by Dr. L Subramaniam in memory of his father and guru, Professor V Lakshminarayana. It has been held in 22 countries around the world, and showcases some of the world’s best musicians, curating and presenting live music concerts which are free and open to all.
Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts [SaPa]:
The Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts is focused on creating the next generation of musical performers. Through specially developed methodology and learning material, the academy trains children as young as three years old to become professional musicians. In addition to a strong online presence, it has ten centres across Bangalore, Chennai, and Mumbai.
SaPa in Schools:
SaPa in Schools works to create an ecosystem for music education in India and to promote a larger vision around how Indian and global music can be used to spread global cultural awareness, tolerance and social emotional learning. SaPa in Schools uses the power of music to develop 21st century skills, cultural literacy and empathy in all children.
Lakshminarayana Global Centre of Excellence [LGCE]:
The Lakshminarayana Global Centre of Excellence is on a mission to redefine higher education in music in India. In collaboration with premier institutes like Jain University and Vishwakarma University, the LGCE offers undergraduate and graduate courses in music with a focus on conservatory style performance training and music education.
Our strategic objectives are strongly linked to 8 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals namely,
