Born in Colombo and later settling in Canada 90s, Babu Jayakanthan is a singer, music composer, producer, and performer widely recognized as the “Prince of Tamil Pop.” He began his musical journey in 1985 and has since built a successful career promoting Tamil music internationally.Approved S.L.B.C audition selected as a percussionist in 1996.
As a music composer for Canadian Tamil cinema and independent music productions, Babu Jayakanthan has created original songs, film soundtracks, devotional music, and Tamil adaptations of popular international hits. His unique blend of modern pop sounds and Tamil musical traditions has earned him a growing fan base across Canada, Sri Lanka, Europe, and beyond.
As a musician performed with South Indian playback singers over 100.Reproduced and sung over 125 unforgettable srilankan Tamil pop songs.
Through live concerts, music videos, and social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, he continues to connect with audiences worldwide and contribute to the growth of Tamil music on the global stage. Known for his creativity, energetic performances, and dedication to his craft, Babu Jayakanthan remains a respected figure in the international Tamil music community.
Shrimathy, Usha Kulendran is a Diploma holder in Bharayha Natyam and Carnatic Music. She is a Director of Sai Nayana Kalakshetra Fine Arts Academy, Toronto Canada. Usha Kulendran was a dance teacher of St, Bridget Convent of Colombo Sri Lanka and she assist at Kamala Lalakendra Dance School and Vishaka Maha Vidyalaya in Colombo. Later she acted as assistant lecturer and Demonstrator in Music and dance at Aesthetic Institute of fine arts in Colombo Sri Lanka. Usha Kulendran is an active member of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Agincourt and has been bhajan coordinator for the last 25 years.
யாழ் பல்கலைக்கழக இசைக்கலைமணி பட்டதாரியான திருமதி Shanthini Varman அவர்கள் கனடாவில் ஏறக்குறைய 25 ஆண்டுகளாக,
தனது கணவரின் ‘Midi Melodies Music Studio’ ஊடாக கர்னாடக இசை கற்பித்து வருகிறார்.
திரையிசைப்பாடல்களில் மிகுந்த ஈடுபாடும் நாட்டமுடைய இவர் பல இசைக்குழுக்களுடனும் பாடியுள்ளார்.
நம்மவர் இசை இறுவட்டுகளிலும் (CD) பாடியுள்ளார்.
அவரது கணவர் திரு S.V Varman அவர்களின் பல இசையாக்கங்களில் பாடியதோடில்லாமல், அவரது இசையமைப்பில் வெளியான
‘கரை தேடும் அலைகள்’ எனும் கனடாவில் உருவான படத்திலும் Shanthini Varman பாடியுள்ளார்.
A respected vocalist, composer, and mentor with over four decades of musical excellence, he has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Tamil music. Trained in Carnatic music under Master Mathanai Sambasivam, he has performed extensively in Sri Lanka and Canada with several renowned music groups and continues to be a long-standing member of Bhairavi Music Academy and Aarosai Music Band. As a composer, he has created community anthems and recorded numerous devotional and cultural works.
He has also served as a judge for leading Tamil singing competitions and television programs. Recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Montreal Thamilaali Association, he continues to inspire audiences and nurture the next generation of Tamil musicians.
G. Raj Ramachandran is a Carnatic-trained vocalist and accomplished performer of devotional, folk, and Tamil film songs. A semifinalist in SUN TV’s Sapthaswarangal (2003–04), he has also won accolades in singing competitions on JAYA TV, RAJ TV, and other prestigious platforms. He is the recipient of the “Sangeetha Bhaskara” award from the Gnanaskandan Trust, Chennai, and earned second prize in the Tamil Nadu State-Level Bhajan Singing Competition, receiving the blessings of Sathya Sai Baba.
An IT professional by career, Raj is also a lyricist and composer who has released independent Tamil singles and devotional songs in collaboration with renowned Tamil film music directors. He has been serving as the Voice Trainer for Santhiyaragam Golden Super Singer for the past three years, mentoring and inspiring senior contestants.
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