Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi is a well-known Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer. She was chosen for the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award by Madras Music Academy in 2022.

Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi
Birth nameLalgudi Vijayalakshmi
Born1966
Chennai
GenresClassical, fusion
Occupation(s)Violinist, composer
InstrumentsViolin, vocal
Years active1979 – present
WebsiteOfficial site

Early life

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Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi was born in Chennai to violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman. Her brother is also a noted violinist, G.J.R.Krishnan.[1]

She began her training under the guidance of her grandfather Lalgudi Gopala Iyer, who belonged to the sishya parampara of Tyagaraja himself and later trained under her father.

Career

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Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi debuted in 1979. She travels extensively on musical tours all over the world. Her style like her father's gayaka style closest to vocal rendition.

She performs a lot of duets with her brother, a violin player.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Archive (3 October 2008). "Archive News". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. ^ Friday Review (21 March 2008). "Ragas of a festival - TVDM". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 March 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
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