S. Sowmya

S. Sowmya (born April 16, 1969) is a Carnatic music singer.She learnt music initially from her father Dr. Srinivasan, and later from Dr. S. Ramanathan and Smt.T. Muktha.In 1998, Sowmya co-founded Carnatica - an institution dedicated to classical music & dance instruction, archival, talent search and other related activities.She also co-authored the first comprehensive reference CD-ROM on Carnatic music, Nadanubhava.She is a visiting professor at the Advanced School of Carnatic Music of the Music Academy Madras and a member of the academic council of the Tamil Nadu Music & Fine Arts University.She was also a member of the Governing Body of the Kalakshetra Foundation.