Ganesh and Kumaresh

Ganesh and Kumaresh
Ganesh and Kumaresh at IIM Bangalore
Background information
Also known asViolin Brothers / Fiddling Monks
GenresCarnatic music
Years active1972 - Present
Websitewww.ganeshkumaresh.org

Ganesh and Kumaresh are an Indian duo of violinists known for their contributions to the Carnatic music tradition of South India.[1][2] The brothers are recognised as modern contemporary artists in "Sastriya Sangitam". They were honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for Carnatic Instrumental Music (Violin).[3] Kumaresh's wife, Jayanthi Kumaresh, is a renowned Veena player.

  1. ^ "Immersed in the Splendour". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  2. ^ Shyamhari Chakra. "Music Beyond Boundaries". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
  3. ^ "The Sangeet Natak Akademi Announces Its Winners for the Year 2018". The Indian Express. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2022.