About
- A freelance Carnatic Musician, who is a native of Palakol, West Godavari Dist, Andhra Pradesh. Raju, underwent 7 years of rigorous training through Gurukulavasam system from Late Sri.R.Subbaraju.
- Sri.R.Subbaraju ,who is also a native of Raju’s hometown was a disciple of the legend late Sri.Chembai Vaidhyanadha Baghavathar. It was Sri R.Subbaraju who was instrumental in introducing Mandolin to the field of Indian Classical Carnatic Music.
- Sri.R.Subbaraju, who was a Vocalist used to sing and explain the nuances of Gamakas which Raju tried in his own style to adopt the phrases on the Mandolin.
- For more than two decades Raju has been performing in various Sabhas of Chennai and other major Cities of India for different Festivals. He is also a regular performer at the Chennai's most esteemed December Season Music Festival.
- Raju,has extensively performed around the Globe in the Countries like South Africa, USA, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, France and Germany.
- Raju, has also achieved name and fame through his Solo/Duo Audio CD's and Cassettes under the banners of AVM, Mudhra, Sangeetha, HMV and Geetha Cassettes.
- Raju and his wife Nagamani, together they form a formidable Mandolin Duo. Mandolin Sri.U.P.Raju, has won many Awards and Prizes from various esteemed Organisations.
- He is also training many students in this unique instrument, which includes Online Classes for the students in Canada, USA, Switzerland, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, France.
