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Tanjore Viswanathan, Carnatic flute artist, Carnatic classical musician
InstrumentCarnatic flute
TraditionCarnatic
Legacy Profile(1927–2002)

Tanjore Viswanathan

Disciple of

Tiruppamparam Swaminatha Pillai

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Notable Students

Anuradha Sriram(Vocal)T.R. MoorthyJon B. Higgins(Vocal)Jon Higgins(Vocal)T. R. Mahalingam(Flute)

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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.

Profile last updated 2026-01-06

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