Author Description

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer's life spanned almost a century and he spent most of it in the forefront of the Carnatic music world, as a top-ranking performer and an outstanding proefessional. The success that he enjoyed alone would make a study of his life worthwhile, for it offers several aspects worthy of emulation. This book, a centenary tribute, attempts to analyse what went into the making of Semmangudi, the man and the musician. The free CD enclosed carries selections from Semmangudi's concerts over the years, to enhance the experience of journeying back in time with one of the greatest artistes of India.