Artist Information Shriram Brahmanandam has learnt from the great Guru, Shri Kumbakonam Rajappa Iyer. He hails from a family of great musicians. His mother Lalgudi Shrimathi Brahmanandam is violinist of international acclaim. His fine musical instincts are imbibed from a great family lineage and from the traditions of his Guru parampara. Shriram started learning to play the mridangam from a very tender age and had his debut when he was twelve years old. Since then he has played in innumerable concerts. He has performed in most of the major venues throughout India. He has also teamed up with many senior musicians including, his uncle, Shri Lalgudi. G. Jayaraman. Shriram is a graded artist with All India Radio (AIR) and has performed regularly in national broadcasts in AIR and in Indian Television. He has won awards for "Best Mridangist" during the music concert series held in Indian Fine Arts and in Youth Association for classical music. Shriram has also visited United States on a concert, and Lecture/Demonstration tour. He has performed in Melbourne, Australia, and has given presentations in the major multinational music festivals held in Australia. Shriram's style of accompaniment is vibrant and energetic, but it never ceases to support the main artiste. Shriram specializes in supportive accompaniment, and in bringing out the tonal excellence of his instrument.