founders
Dr. L. Subramaniam
Hailed as the “God of Indian Violin” (Times of India) and “arguably the greatest violinist in the history of Indian music” (Chicago World Music Festival), Dr. L. Subramaniam has redefined the violin on the world stage. Lord Yehudi Menuhin called him “inspiring”, while The New York Times praised him as the best they had ever heard.
A child prodigy, Subramaniam performed his first concert at age six and won the All-India Radio national competition, receiving the best violinist prize from President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. By 25, he had earned the title Violin Chakravarti. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he has mastered Carnatic and Western classical traditions, pioneered global fusion in the 1970s, and produced over 200 recordings across genres, from orchestral works to film scores.
His historic collaborations span George Harrison, Stevie Wonder, Yehudi Menuhin, Herbie Hancock, Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Bismillah Khan, A.R. Rahman and many more. As a composer, he has written major symphonic works premiered by world-renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta and the Houston Symphony (Mahatma Symphony, 2022). His music has also featured in films like Salaam Bombay, Mississippi Masala and Little Buddha.
Founder of the Lakshminarayana Global Music Festival and the Lakshminarayana Global Centre of Excellence, he has brought thousands of international artists to India and advanced music education. Honoured with the Padma Bhushan, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, and multiple doctorates, Dr. Subramaniam stands as a true cultural ambassador, blending virtuosity with vision, and carrying Indian violin to the world.
Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam
Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam, hailed as India’s “melody queen”, is one of the most versatile and celebrated voices of Indian music. With a career spanning over three decades and more than 20,000 songs, she has enthralled millions with her mellifluous voice across playback singing, classical, devotional, ghazals, and global collaborations.
Born in Delhi, she began training under Sri Balram Puri at a young age and by eight had already won her first gold medal in music. While studying at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, she began performing with legends like Hemant Kumar, Mukesh, and Manna Dey. Her playback debut came in the 1970s, and with films like Maang Bharo Sajna, Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Mr. India, Khuda Gawah, 1942: A Love Story, Bombay, Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Taal and Devdas, she became one of Bollywood’s most iconic voices.
Her collaborations span generations—from Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar to A.R. Rahman and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy—and she has lent her voice to leading heroines from Nutan and Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai and Kareena Kapoor. Fluent in over 15 Indian languages, she has also sung in English, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and international projects, performing at prestigious venues including Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and Madison Square Garden.
Kavita has received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, three consecutive Filmfare Awards, the Stardust Millennium Award, and multiple state and international honours. Following her marriage to violin maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam, she expanded into global fusion, performing with leading orchestras worldwide.
A rare artist who bridges generations and genres, Kavita continues to captivate audiences across the globe.