Patti’s Carnatic Music Journey
As a teenager, Patti did not idle away her time out of school. Instead, she devoted her time to pursuing the arts, including Carnatic Music. Growing up in Puducherry, Patti did not always have access to highly trained teachers, but she supplemented her lessons by eagerly listening to the radio.
Along the way, she learned several ragams and the intricacies of swaras and niraval. She strove for mastery and rigorously studied for Madras University’s certification in Carnatic Music, passing both the lower and higher education exams.
Later on, Patti passed on the gift of music to her children, dedicating the early hours of the morning to singing practice and teaching them the full syllabus for Madras University’s lower exam.
In turn, the following generations of the Santhanam family all grew up with an appreciation of Carnatic Music and fond memories of singing together.
Kavita and Manas Interviewing Patti on Carnatic Music Through Generations
Patti’s Higher Level Certificate
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Below is a collection of songs that each hold a special connection with Lakshmi Patti. Whether it is a lullaby, a song to mark an occasion, or simply a song that Patti and Thatha deeply enjoyed, we hope you enjoy listening to Patti’s special songs, too!