Dr. 'Padma Shri' Gayatri Sankaran, is a distinguished A grade Carnatic Music vocalist of the All India Radio (AIR) and the first visually challenged musician, Musical Career, Nadaniranjanam program, Carnatic music, Ancient Tamil Music, Musicology and Carnatic Music, Music Notation in Braille, teaching carnatic music through Skype, Awards of Padmashri Gayatri Sankaran, Padmashri Awardee, Kalaimamani Awardee,