Carnatic Violinist & Composer
Pranav Swaroop Bettagere is one of the most sought-after Carnatic violinists in the younger generation today.
Hailing from Bangalore, India and residing in Boston MA, Pranav has played over a thousand concerts to date across the globe - as an independent artist, as well as with his Carnatic progressive fusion band - 'Project Mishram'.
With two decades of experience as a performing musician, Pranav has received several prestigious awards and recognition and has had the privilege to work with and accompany many stalwarts in the field.
A violinist rooted in the rich traditions of Carnatic music, pushing the boundaries of the instrument through innovative collaborations and genre-bending performances, bringing a fresh perspective.
1000+
CONCERTS
13+
COUNTRIES PERFORMED
27+
COLLABORATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
- Winner of Maruti Suzuki - Colors of Youth - Season 7 for India's best entertainment act. Awarded a brand new Vitara Brezza car worth over 12L INR
- Recognized as one of the ten - '2024 Makers' by WBUR, Boston's NPR Station.
- Boston Media-Arts Empowerment Award from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, City of Boston.
- First to bring Carnatic music to Global music festivals such as Louder than Life Festival, Arc Tangent and UK Tech Fest through Progressive Carnatic fusion band 'Project Mishram'.
- First place at the prestigious All India Radio Music competitions, directly placed as a graded artist.
- Empanelled Artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations having represented and performed Carnatic Violin Solo concerts at diplomatic missions of India in the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Austria, Germany, Iceland and Japan.
- Other recognition include, State First-Rank in Vidwat Examinations, Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy Fellowship and Grants from Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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