Pantula Rama

Pantula Rama is an Indian Carnatic music powerhouse who’s been captivating audiences since she was just eight years old. Known as "Andhra’s Nightingale" and "Golden Voice," she’s a vocalist, violinist, and author who trained under her father (a violinist) and guru Ivaturi Vijayeswara Rao, blending rigorous tradition with organic creativity. Alongside her vocal prowess, she holds a B High grade in Carnatic violin from All India Radio and often infuses her singing with subtle instrumental phrasing—a nod to her love for strings. Based in Vishakhapatnam, she collaborates with her violinist husband MSN Murthy and champions the underrated contributions of Andhra and Telangana to Carnatic music through her performances and academic work, including a Ph.D. thesis on musical discipline.

Her recent releases like *Shyamala Dandakam* and *Sri Rama* reflect her mastery of both classical rigor and emotional storytelling, while projects like *Joy of Javali* showcase her versatility in lighter classical forms. Whether through concert halls or scholarly writings, Rama remains a torchbearer for preserving Carnatic traditions while adapting them for modern ears.