T.N.Seshagopalan (b. 1948)

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Madurai Sri T.N. Seshagopalan, the celebrated South Indian Classical (Carnatic) musician and composer had his musical training from his mother and from Sri. Ramanathapuram C. S. Sankarasivan (a disciple of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar, the eminent musician and composer).

His raga renditions are woven with unique sangati-s and brigha-s which enliven all his performances. He is also a composer of merit and is noted for his elegant tillana-s, devotional bhajan-s, namavali-s and abhang-s.

He is equally at home with Hindustani raga-s. He has participated in several Jugalbandi-s with prominent musicians of the Hindustani genre. He is also well versed in playing the veena and harmonium.

Apart from his performance career,Seshagopalan is also well-known for the workshops and seminars that he conducts in music. He is also a Guru to several students.

Academically,Sri.T. N. Seshagopalan holds a degree in Science from Madras University, (Madras, India) and a degree in music from Madurai University (Madurai, India). He has served as Professor of Music at Madurai University.