Tune into Raag Aur Taal @ 7pm (EST), tonite to listen to Arun Ramamurthy in conversation and music as he shares his knowledge of the evolution of violin into the Indian Classical music genre. He brings with him music pieces of some renowned Indian violinists.

Based in New York, Arun Ramamurthy is a versatile violinist who is making his mark in Indian Classical and World music. He has carved a niche for himself as a multifaceted artist, performing in both traditional Carnatic & Hindustani settings as well as bridging genres with his own creative cross-over projects. Arun has performed with major Indian Classical artists such as Padma Vibushan Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Sri T.N. Seshagopalan, Sri Trichur Ramachandran, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan, Subhankar Banerjee and more. His cross-over project, the Arun Ramamurthy Trio, released their debut album Jazz Carnatica. Picked by NPR's New Sounds as a Top New Release, Jazz Carnatica is receiving high praise among Jazz & Indian writers alike. An avid organizer, Arun is a co-founder of Brooklyn Raga Massive, an artist collective dedicated to bridging musical cultures while propagating Indian Classical Music. Credit: http://www.arunramamurthy.com