About
Arun Perunkolam
Carnatic Whistle Artist
I grew up learning Carnatic vocal music and became fascinated by the smallest details - the way a phrase moves, the emotion inside a raga, and the subtle nuances that make each note come alive.
At some point, I found myself wondering:
Could a Whistle carry the same depth and expression as a classical voice?
That question stayed with me.
What began as curiosity slowly became a journey of experimenting, practicing, and discovering how Carnatic music could find a new voice through whistling. Over the years, I explored how vocal phrases, gamakas, and the expressive nuances of Carnatic music could be translated into this unconventional medium.
Today, my work is centered around a simple idea:
To explore how whistling can become a meaningful medium for Indian classical music while staying true to the depth, discipline, and beauty of the Carnatic tradition.
Collaborations and Featured Reels
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Kalidas Menon × Arun Perunkolam
Electric Guitar × Carnatic Whistling
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Nikita Iyer × Arun Perunkolam
Indian Classical Dance × Carnatic Whistling
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Press & Media
Featured by The Score Magazine alongside distinguished Indian classical artists, highlighting the journey of bringing Carnatic expression to life through Whistling.
Reactions
From Listeners (Selected Reactions)
From Fellow Musicians
Shashwat Sachdev (Dhurandhar Music Composer) Reposted Arun’s Carnatic Whistle version of Phir Se.
Sai Vignesh (Kantara Playback Vocalist) reacted to Arun’s Carnatic Whistle rendition of Kantara.
