40+
Years of Experience
2+
Students Taught
1
Followers
❖ Guru Parampara ❖
View Full Parampara TreeAbout
Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer Subramanian, born on October 23, 1944, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, is a distinguished ninth-generation veena player of the illustrious Karaikudi Veena Tradition. His musical journey began with his mother, Lakshmi Ammal, an eighth-generation veena player. In 1957, he was adopted by his granduncle, the legendary Karaikudi Sambasiva…
Journey Timeline
1944
Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
1957
Adopted by Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer; began rigorous veena training
1958
Adoptive father Karaikudi Sambasiva Iyer passed away
1975
Invited to Berlin to document family tradition; began postgraduate studies in ethnomusicology at Wesleyan University
1980
Album "Musik Für Vīṇā – Südindien" won German Record Critics' Award
1985
Published "An Introduction to the Vina"
1986
Completed Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology; joined University of Madras as Professor of Music
1989
Co-founded Brhaddhvani – Research and Training Centre for Musics of the World
1990
Valentine Visiting Professor of Music at Amherst College
1993
Album "Sunada" won Naird Award
2002
Retired as Professor of Music from University of Madras
Photo Gallery
Photos will appear here.
Video Library
Performance videos will appear here.
Signature Performances
Signature repertoire pieces will be showcased here.
Performance Map
A world map of performances will appear here as tours are recorded.
Awards & Honors
- 1980 · German Record Critics' Award (Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik)
- 1993 · Naird Award
- Top-Grade artist — All India Radio
Media Coverage
Compiled from public sources and/or self-reported by the artist — not independently verified by NatyaNetwork. Is this you? Claim this profile to manage or correct it. See our Terms.