SANKALPAM in Atlanta - August 2025
GFA Global is expanding its wings!
We are thrilled to announce our very first event "Sankalpam 2025" in Atlanta — a city we’re excited to bring our musical spirit to, outside of our home bases in Michigan and Chennai.
Join us for a 1-day immersive musical celebration, featuring: Thematic Group Presentations, Mini Concerts, Debut Recitals, Concerts by Rising Talents and a Grand Finale Concert.
Come be a part of this vibrant music festival as we create new memories in a new city!
Venue: Chinmaya Gurukul, 4980 Pittman Road, Cumming, GA 30040
Date: Aug 30th 2025
Check out the full schedule below!
Admission is free! All are welcome.
ARPANAM - MAY 2025
Presenting "ARPANAM" 2025 !! Get ready for an unforgettable 2- day celebration of Carnatic Music! Arpanam 2025 promises a vibrant mix of short performances, mini concerts, debut recitals, instrumental showcases, and inspiring presentations by rising talents, culminating in grand vocal concerts by renowned maestros.
This annual music festival brings together a diverse array of local talents, music schools, and up-and-coming artists, alongside two major grand concerts each day. The highlight of this year’s festival is the prestigious award ceremony, honoring two exceptional contributors to the Indian classical arts in North America:
1. Sri Madurai Sundar will be conferred the title "Acharya Visharadha" for his decades-long dedication to nurturing young talents across the continent.
2. Sri Sriram Ganapathy, President of GLAC, will receive the title "Sangeetha Seva Visharadha" in recognition of his impactful service and leadership in promoting Indian classical arts.
Grand Vocal Concerts:
May 10: Listener’s Choice Grand Concert by the acclaimed Carnatica Brothers
May 11: Grand Finale Concert by the esteemed Vid. Madurai Sundar
Both concerts will feature Vid. Delhi Sridhar on Violin and Vid. Ganapathiram on Mridangam.
When: May 10th & 11th, 10 AM - 9 PM
Where: SVBF - Sharadamba Temple, Farmington Hills, MI
Come immerse yourself in two full days of soul-stirring music, rich tradition, and artistic celebration.
Check out the flyer for the complete schedule and more details.
Bhakthi Vijayam 2025
Youtube Link to BV 2025:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY_TgOzRpzfQq9TdH1z02mcVgxE1Jbpi5
6th Annual Music Festival
We are pleased to share the schedule for the 6th Annual Music Festival, jointly hosted by Gayatri Fine Arts (registered in Chennai) and Gayatri Fine Arts Global (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in Michigan). This six-day festival will take place from December 23rd to December 28th, 2024, at Sri Krishna Saras Hall, Mylapore, Chennai from 9am to 9pm every day.
The festival will feature 50 concerts and showcase over 150 artists from both India and the global NRI music community. With a blend of talented young musicians and renowned performers, this promises to be a remarkable celebration of musical excellence.
We are also thrilled to announce the Award Ceremony on December 23rd at 4:00 PM, where we will honor individuals who have made invaluable contributions to the world of music. This year, we are proud to confer the following prestigious titles:
1. "SANGEETHA SEVA VISHARADHA" to Sri. M. Krishnamurthy, Secretary, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha
2. "SAMPRADAYA SANGEETHA VISHARADHA" to Vidwan Sri. Nagai. R. Muralidharan
3. "ACHARYA VISHARADHA" to Vidwan Sri. Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s awardees and warmly invite you to join us in celebrating their achievements. We welcome you to attend the Award Ceremony and the many performances throughout the festival to show your support for the artists.
We deeply appreciate the continued support of our rasikas and friends, and kindly request that you share the festival schedule with your networks to help spread the word.
We look forward to welcoming you to this joyous and vibrant celebration of music!
ARPANAM - MAY 2024
Join us at Arpanam 2024, a one-day music festival presented by GFA Global. Experience a diverse array of performances throughout the day, showcasing talented artists from both within and outside Michigan, alongside an engaging lecdem beneficial to music students. Mark your calendars for May 19th, 2024, at the West Bloomfield Balaji Temple, where you'll be treated to a day filled with music and excitement. This event is generously supported by Sarovar Glac and Sri Balaji Temple of Great Lakes. Plus, don't forget to catch the encore performance of "Bhakthi Vijayam" by the MI group. Admission is free, so come join in the festivities!
5th Annual Music Festival
We are happy to share our schedule for the 5th annual music festival. This 4 days festival will happen from Dec 23rd to Dec 26th 2023 at Lakshmi Giri Convention Hall, Mylapore, Chennai. We will be featuring several young, aspiring talents and renowned musicians, hosting 32 concerts in this festival.
The award ceremony will happen on Dec 23rd at 4pm. Congratulations to this year awardees!! GFA is proud to be confering the titles "ACHAARYA VISHAARADHA" on Vidwan. K.N. Shashikiran, an esteemed musician, a revered guru, an able organizer and Founder of Carnatica and "SANGEETHA SEVA VISHAARADHA" on Sri N. Balasubhramanian, Secretary of Brahma Gana Sabha. Please be sure to attend the award ceremony and every performance in the festival to support the artists.
We look forward to the support of our rasikas and friends. Please share the schedule and help to spread the word.
