A. Kanyakumari

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A. Kanyakumari
Violinist A. Kanyakumari
Background information
Origin	Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Genres	Carnatic music
Instruments	Violin

Padmashri Avasarala Kanyakumari is one of the leading violinists from South India who specializes in Carnatic music. She is the first woman violinist to receive the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award.^[1] Kanyakumari’s violin playing is admired for many qualities but most pronouncedly for its exceptional quality of vocalism, innovation and fearlessness.^[2]