How did violin become prominent in Carnatic music?

Violin Maestro L. Subramaniam comes from a musical family. He began his training in violin under the tutelage of his father, Professor V. Lakshminarayana. Both his brothers - late L. Vaidyanathan and L. Shankar are also renowned violinists.

L. Subramaniam Source: L. Subramaniam

When Dr L. Subramaniam came to Sydney to participate in the annual Music Festival, he spoke to Kulasegaram Sanchayan.

In the first-part of the long interview, he speaks about his father and his work with Global musicians. 

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