Bio: A child prodigy who revolutionised the mandolin in Indian classical music.

Instrument: Mandolin

Genres: Carnatic

Personal Info: U. Srinivas stands for Uppalapu Srinivas, born on February 28, 1969, in Palakol, Andhra Pradesh, was a prodigious mandolin virtuoso in the realm of Carnatic music. Breaking traditional boundaries, he adapted the Western mandolin to Indian classical music. His phenomenal technique and soulful renditions transformed the perception of the mandolin in Indian music.