Dr N Rajam, an acclaimed violinist and Padma Vibhushan awardee, revolutionized North Indian instrumental music with her pioneering gayaki ang style.
Master violinist Dr. N Rajam will receive the Padma Vibhushan award
May 22, 2026
10:10 am
What's the storyDr. N Rajam, a 2026 recipient of the Padma Vibhushan award, is a distinguished Hindustani musician known for her unique style of violin playing called 'gayaki ang.'
This technique, where an instrument emulates the subtleties of human voice, has changed how instrumental music is performed in North India.
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