Carnatic musician S.R. Janakiraman passes away at 98
Renowned Carnatic vocalist and scholar S.R. Janakiraman, popularly called S.R.J., died at age 98. He was celebrated for his scholarly lectures and live demonstrations, which became a staple of Chennai’s December music festival circuit. His contributions shaped the region’s classical music education and performance tradition, earning him widespread respect across the Indian music community among musicians.