N. Rajaraman

N. Rajaraman, a dedicated disciple of Maestro Padmashri Shri. Vikku Vinayakram, embarked on his musical journey at the age of 16 as a Ghatam artist. Over the years, he has lent his exceptional talents to accompany prominent musicians such as Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna, Shri. T.N. Krishnan, and A.R. Rahman. His proficiency extends beyond the Ghatam, as he is skilled in playing the ancient percussion instrument, Gethu Vadyam. Notably, he has shared the stage with renowned percussionists including "Grammy Award Winner" Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh, Sivamani Drums, Zakir Hussain, and other distinguished artists.

Rajaraman's career has been marked by performances at major festivals worldwide. His appearances include the Millennium Festival in Bali, an Indian Festival in Ghana, and the Rhythm Stick Festival in London. He has also graced the stages at the Indian Festival in New York and the Art Alive Festival in Johannesburg. His global journey continued with performances in Canada, Australia, and tours in Brussels, Spain, France, and China.

In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the world of music, N. Rajaraman has received prestigious awards and titles, including "Kanchi Kamakoti Asthana Vidwan" from Kancheepuram Sankara Madam, the "Unesco" Awardee for his participation in the Bali Festival in 2000, the "Vadya Kala Vipanchee" from the Sri Balamurali Krishna trust, the "Best Group Performance award" from the Music Academy, Chennai in 2014, and the "T.R. Harihara Sharma Award" from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai. His contributions to the world of percussion and music continue to resonate globally, solidifying his prominent position in the industry.