Chitravina N. Ravikiran

Chitravina N. Ravikiran is a prominent Carnatic musician who has been passionate from his early teens about making Carnatic Music socially broad-based and initiated pioneering steps for the same in his 20s. He is known for his deep understanding of musical traditions and his efforts to promote inclusivity in Carnatic music. Beyond his musical pursuits, he writes extensively on music and other subjects ranging from mathematics through sports to philosophy. His blog 'In quest of the Perfect Pitch' features his perspectives on various topics, including detailed analyses of classical compositions and social issues related to music. He has composed works in Tamil, including 'Karpanaiye kadavul', and demonstrates a scholarly approach to both musical and philosophical subjects.