Lalgudi Jayaraman (contributor)
Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman, born on September 17, 1930, in Edayathumangalam,
British India, was a Carnatic violinist, vocalist, and composer. Trained by his
father V.R. Gopala Iyer, Jayaraman began his musical career at age 12 as an
accompanying violinist to Carnatic musicians. He later rose as a prominent
soloist, expanding the style of violin playing with his unique technique known
as Lalgudi Bani. Jayaraman composed several kritis, tillanas, varnams, and dance
compositions, blending raga, bhava, rhythm, and lyrical beauty. He accompanied
leading vocalists, including Ariyaku...
