Velu Aasan, Padma Shri winner, revolutionized parai drumming in Tamil Nadu, teaching and performing worldwide.

Often referred to as the “Prince of Parai,” Velu Aasan has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting traditional art ...

Noted Parai artist from Tamil Nadu's Madurai, Velu Aasan, often referred to as the 'Prince of Parai', has been conferred with ...