Haridwaramangalam A.K.Palanivel

Born in a family of traditional musicians of thanjavur, A.K.Palanivel received his training in Thavil under his father and Muthukumaa Swamy Pillai. He has performed widely in India and abroad accompanying senior artists and participating in innovative ensembles of instrumental music and also dance. For his outstanding contribution, he has been variously honoured by Sabhas and institutions which include the Kalaimamani Award of the Government of Tamil Nadu.