The Bangalore Brothers have a bond that is strong, grown by long years of companionship. Both M B Hariharan and S Ashok grew up in their respective homes, learning Carnatic music. Hariharan learned vocal music from S N Srinivas Prasanna. Ashok took vocal lessons under R Ramesh, D S Srivatsa and Vaidehi. He learned Mridangam from well-known percussionist H S Sudhindra. They passed their Vidwat exams with first ranks. They studied engineering and received post-graduate degrees in music. Meanwhile, Hariharan began accompanying Ashok to Sudhindra's home. He even began learning the Mridangam and vocal music from Sudhindra. He also dabbled in Khanjira. They have given scores of concerts in the last 10 years.