Annavarapu Rama Swamy (born 27 March 1926) is an Indian classical violinist from Andhra Pradesh, India.
Annavarapu Rama Swamy | |
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Also known as | Annavarapu |
Born | (1926-03-23) 23 March 1926 (age 96) Eluru, Somavarappadu, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Occupations | Musician |
Instruments | Violin |
Awards: Padma Shri (2021) |
He is known for his contributions in the field of Carnatic music.[1][2][3] He is noted for inventing new Ragas and Talas such as Vandana Raga, Sri Durga Raga and Tinetradi Tala and Vedadi Tala.[4] In 2021, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri in the Arts and Literature category.[4] He was awarded the Fellowship of Andhra Pradesh Sangeeta Akademi in 1983.[5][4]
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