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Isaiyarangam Performers

• Navalan Ilayathamby (Picture)

• Born in Nallur, he started singing in the Rajan orchestra by the age of 10. By the age of 13 he formally started music lessons under the guidance of Mr. Sthambaranathan. He took it upon himself to learn tabla. At the age of 18, he started playing tabla for the Rajan orchestra. When his talent was observed by the famous music composer Kanna, he was approached to and subsequently joining the Kannan band as a vocalist and a tablist. After coming to Canada, he started playing the Tabla, Ocopad, and drums for many bands, but is still receiving advanced training from famous artists.

• Kalaivani Rajakumaran

• Born in Trincomale, while studying in Shanmuga Mahavidhyalam she gained the appreciation of many scholars. Though she was working towards a degree in Commerce from Jaffna University, her passion remained uncovering and portraying the suffrage of Tamils affected by the civil war and displacement. After coming to Canada, she has writing many poems, drama, and articles captivating the world of Tamil literature.

• Seran Mahakavi

• He is a well known poet and academic living in Toronto.