Srimushnam V. Raja Rao Mridangam Vidwan     Srimushnam Rajarao was a childhood prodigy and started performing at the age of 7. He has an illustrious musical heritage going back to his great grand father Sri Sethumadhava Rao, a renowned mridangist and musician. Sri. Rajarao got his initial training from his father Vidwan Venkataramana Rao and subsequently from the well-known Kumbakkonam Rajappa Iyer. Sri Rajarao has captured the hearts of music lovers in India as well as abroad with his versatile and masterly performance on the mridangam. His artistry, consistent technical perfection have made Sri. Rajarao one of the leading mridangist in the Carnatic music scene. Sri Rajarao has been conferred numerous titles and has won several awards including “Kalaimamani” (Government of Tamil Nadu), “Rasika Kalaratna” (Sydney), “Sangeetha Ratnakara” (Cleveland Aradha Committee) and Best Mridangist award (Music Academy, Madras). Sri Rajarao has performed all over the world including numerous visits to USA.