The Duo’s Profile

Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi are the torch bearers of the hoary Lalgudi tradition.  It is an onerous responsibility to maintain the qualitative quotient of this matchless style, and it is to the siblings' credit that they have emerged with flying colors.  Their illustrious father and guru Padmabhushan Lalgudi G. Jayaraman has honed, shaped and molded the duo's innate musical talent to such perfection that this duo is regarded as top rankers among contemporary violinists. Neither Krishnan nor Vijayalakshmi, with determination, discipline and dedication, have ever sacrificed the classical values of South Indian music at the altar of mere showmanship.  Both made their debut when they were thirteen and have never looked back.  The violin trio concerts of Lalgudi Jayaraman, Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi radiated a melodic, musical energy that electrified both the audience and the ambience. Their duets all over the world have won the hearts of Music lovers. Both of them have accompanied several senior vidwans--Krishnan's jugalbandi programmes with leading Hindustani musicians have been widely appreciated. Krishnan is the recipient of many a title like Sangitha Choodamani, Kalai Mamani, and Isai Perolli.

Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi is also an accomplished Vocalist. She has lent her voice to Dance performances and recently to a movie "Sringaram’ the music for which was scored by her legendary father. She was awarded the title '"Tantri Nada Mani" by His Holiness Jayendra Swamigal at Kanchipuram and the Award for Excellence from Maharajapuram Santhanam Foundation.

Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi are cultural ambassadors par excellence who relentlessly strive to create more global awareness and appreciation for the singular idiom of classical Carnatic music. Some of the important centers where they have performed in the past worth a mention are Tropical Institute Amsterdam, Concertgebouw - Amsterdam; Lincoln Center, NewYork; Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC; and Purcell Room, London. If Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi, despite brilliant academic qualifications, have opted to pursue an artistic career, it is because of their deep passion for the art and a searing will to reinforce the precious legacy that this duo has been fortunate to inherit.

	Satish Kumar is one of the most sought after Mridangam artist. Apart from having played many recordings with different melodic instruments from India and the West, Satish has also conceived a special Laya Vinyasam (a cascade of rhythms) titled ‘Dancing Drums.’ An integral part of the Percussion Department of AIR, Satish Kumar has regaled audiences in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Emirates, Italy, Japan, and Mauritius. He has played in many international festivals such as the Festival of France, Miami Beachfront Festival, and the India Gate Festival. A very innovative artiste, he has played with leading bands such as Flute Shashank and Violin Ganesh Kumaresh.
	Shri Radhakrishnan stepped in to the music field through his father, who was his first Guru.   He is also the disciple of   Shri Parassala Ravi and Shri. T V Gopalakrishnan.   He has been on stage with great vidwans like Lalgudi Shri Jayaraman, the late Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, Semmangudi Sreenivasa Iyer, and Maharajapuram Santhanam. He has been accompanying Padmabhooshan K J Yesudas in his Carnatic Music Concerts for the last 32 years all over the world and has travelled extensively across the globe. He has composed and leads the famous percussion ensemble “LAYA VADHYA THARANGAM” which includes Violin, Flute, Mridangam, Khanjira, Ghatam, Muharsang, Tabla, Chenda, Edakka, and Konnakol.