InstrumentFlute
FromChennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India
TraditionCarnatic
Legacy Profile(1927–2002)
Tanjore Viswanathan
Notable Students
Anuradha Sriram(Vocal)T.R. Moorthy(Carnatic flute)Jon B. Higgins(Vocal)Jon Higgins(Vocal)T. R. Mahalingam
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Biography
T. Viswanathan was a renowned Carnatic musician, specializing in the flute and vocals. As the grandson of the legendary Veena Dhanammal and brother of the famous Bharatanatyam dancer T. Balasaraswati, he hailed from a highly respected musical family. He was instrumental in bringing Carnatic music to the West, teaching at several American universities and training numerous foreign students.
Hear the Carnatic tradition live
See all ›- Rohith JayaramanVocal · Sandy Spring Museum (Willow Grove Cultural Commons), Sandy Spring, MD›
- Aditya Prakash, Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawwal, Lalgudi GJR Krishnan & moreVocal · Pioneer Works, Brooklyn, NY›
- L. ShankarViolin · MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (Matchbox 4), Houston, TX›
- U. RajeshMandolin · Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Riverdale, GA›
Profile last updated 2026-10-11
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