Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma is also known as Prince Rama Varma. He is an Indian classical musician and a member of the Royal Family of Travancore. He is a Carnatic vocalist as well as an exponent of the Veena. He is also recognised as a music teacher, musicologist, writer and orator. He has given concerts and conducted music workshops in India and abroad. YouTube videos of his concerts, classes and lec-dems are popular among music lovers, music students and professional musicians alike, and have exceeded 50 lakh (5 million) views. Prince Rama Varma gave his maiden public performance in 1990. He released his first CD at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Since then, he has given concerts and talks in several notable venues across the globe including Arsenal de Metz, France; Zuiderpershuis, Belgium; the Royal Tropical Institute and The Waag, Amsterdam; the Korzo Theatre in The Hague; The Hindu Lit for Life Literary festival; Alliance Francaise and the Madras Music Academy. Then president of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam invited him to perform at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He is famous for purity of notes and clarity in enunciation of lyrics in any language. He explains the lyrics and background of every song during his concerts.
Speciality: Vocal