FRANCOPHONIE DAY – RAMA VARMA – 21st March

RAMA VARMA – FRENCH POETRY

Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma, better known as Prince Rama Varma, is an Indian classical musician and a member of the Royal Family of Travancore.
He is a Carnatic vocalist as well as an exponent of the Veena. He has given concerts and conducted music workshops all over India and in several other countries including USA, UK, Netherlands, France, UAE, Malaysia and Singapore.
He is well versed in French poetry and literature, and is a big fan of Jacques Brel, who influenced him in giving importance to lyrics more than to music. Well travelled and well read, he is a treasure house of knowledge on music and literature, both Indian and Western, including French.