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R.Vedavalli
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Vidushi Smt. R. Vedavalli (b. 1935) is a Carnatic vocalist. R. Vedavalli was born in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India to Shri Ramaswami Iyengar and Padmasani Ammal in 1935. Her talent for music was identified early on by Madurai Srirangam Iyengar, who bought the five year old a harmonium, and started her on vocal lessons. The family moved to Madras in a few years time, and Vedavalli came under the tutelage of Mudicondan Venkatarama Iyer. From a very young age, Vedavalli won several awards in prestigious competitions including All India Radio's first prize for Classical Music and L… read more