Meet Lavanyaa Surendar, a singer and dancer in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Lavanyaa grew up in a family of artists who performed Indian classical music and dance. She learned how to tell ancient stories and show emotions through those traditions. She now continues the legacy by sharing her knowledge with others.

This resource is part of Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin, a collection of educational media resources for general music programs from PBS Wisconsin Education and Wisconsin School Music Association. The collection explores connections between music, culture, and emotion, and includes video interviews with Wisconsin musicians, performances, audio files, and educator guides designed to help activate the media with learners in grades 4-8.

Discover more at: https://pbswisconsineducation.org/resound