U.P. Raju

U.P. Raju is an Indian classical mandolin artist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has established himself as a skilled performer in the Carnatic music tradition, adapting the Western mandolin to suit the intricate melodic requirements of South Indian classical music. Raju has contributed to the growing acceptance of the mandolin as a legitimate instrument in Carnatic music circles through his performances and recordings. He continues to perform and promote the mandolin within the classical music community in Chennai and beyond.