M. G. Venkata Raghavan

Mysore Govinda Rao Venkata Raghavan is an Indian Carnatic vocalist, playback singer, composer and actor. He was awarded the Rajyotsava Prashasti, the highhest civilian honour of the state of Karnataka, for his contribution towards Carnatic music.

Venkata Raghavan was born onMay 1956. His father was M.G. Govinda Rao, a schoolteacher, and his mother, P. S. Savithramma, was a musician from Mysore. His mother introduced him to Carnatic music at the age of four and he gave his first recital when aged nine. Three years later, he sang the 72 Melakartha Raagas of Carnatic music.

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