Biography
The Journey
Born in Trivandrum to Lakshmi and S. Parasuraman, Dr. P. Padmesh has given his life to the Carnatic bamboo flute — the pullamkuzhal.
Early years
Born in Trivandrum
Born to Lakshmi and S. Parasuraman in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
First guru
Sri. Raghava Warrier
Began his flute training under the late Sri. Raghava Warrier.
Chennai
Padmashree Dr. N. Ramani
Advanced studies under the legendary Carnatic flautist, the late Padmashree Dr. N. Ramani.
Doctorate
PhD, Golden State University, USA
Thesis on the “Adoption of Vocal style in the Instrument” — the first person from Kerala to earn a doctorate in flute.
2018
Taking music to the hamlets
Solo concerts with lecture-demonstrations in tribal settlements such as Podiyam, to demystify Carnatic music (The Hindu).
2021
Kalpathi Music Festival
Performed Manavyalakim in Nalinakanthi at the Kalpathi Sangeetholsavam.
2026
Chathurmasya Sangeeta Upasana
Flute concert at Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram, on 8 August 2026.
“On being informed that they hold the legacy of the flute and how their ancestors were charmed by the wind caught in the reeds to produce celestial music, the young and the old alike shot back interesting queries.”