Real name: Padma Bhushan Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Narayanaswamy

Effective period / Period of releases: 1960

One of the indian masters of Vìnà instrument during the 20th century.

The Vìnà is one of the most ancient and important instruments of South India.
This is a 7- stringed, 24-fretted instrument. Owing to its rich and long tradition, there have been several exponents of this instrument and consequently a lot of different styles. The Vina is considered one of the loveliest instruments of Carnatic music for its sweet tone and ability to produce all the nuances and ornamentations unique to this system of music.