Artist Information Smt. Raji hails from a musical family. She had her initial training from her father Sri. P.V.Natarajan. She has completed a diploma course in vocal music at Krishna Music Academy Bombay, under Sri Krishnaswamy Bhagavathar. She has also completed a two year course at Bharathanatya Music and Arts Academy under the tutelage of Smt. Balamani, the well known music teacher of Bombay.   Presently she is undergoing advanced training under Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri T.M.Thyagarajan. She is an "A" grade artiste with AIR and Doordharshan. She has won many awards and titles in her brilliant career. Raji has an impressive voice and a rare command over laya and swara. Her concerts are traditional and refined , marked by dignity and elegance. She has earned a good name in the Middle East as a great singer and has been making her mark in the Madras Music scene over the last few years. She recently received the Best Female Vocalist award from the Madras Music Academy during this 1998-99 Season.