From Pumpkin to Sitar 

Uppalapu “U.” Srinivas (28 February 1969 – 19 September 2014) was a groundbreaking Carnatic mandolin virtuoso who revolutionised Indian classical music. Born in Palakollu, Andhra Pradesh, he began learning mandolin under his father, U. Satyanarayana,...

While the mandolin is often associated with European folk music, its impact on Indian classical music has been nothing short of remarkable, thanks to the sublimely talented late Mandolin U Srinivas (1969...

The Mandolin is a stringed instrument that traces its origins to Italy, with its earliest versions dating back to the 17th century. Traditionally featuring eight strings in pairs, it is played with...