About The Founder of The Academy

Smt. Yamuna Devi the dynamic and versatile singer and guru has carved a niche for herself in the field of Indian Classical Music in Malaysia. Born to Shri Arumugam Avunu Krishnarajuloo who himself was a prominent figure in the Indian Community ans Smt. Lakshmi both steeped in pedigree Carnatic Music, she was groomed in her initial years in Carnatic Music by her parents.

Under the tutelage of Kumari Thilagawathy Sokalingam from Central College of Carnatic Music Adyar, Chennai. Yamuna took to the path of pursuing her music seriously. She was soon into concert performances and competitions in her teens. Being the first Malaysian to have done the Sangeetham arangetram in 1986 she had the rare previlege of enrolling herself as a deciple of of THE LEGEND SANGEETHA KALANIDHI DR. M. L. VASANTHA KUMARI of Chennai India who was also the Chancellor of Mahila University of Thirupathi , Andhra

Harnessing a facile and mellifluous voice with a rare charisma which draws a large listening crowd to her concerts. The Sangeethalaya Malaysia a renowned organization for Carnatic Music, honored her with the prestigious "SANGEETHA ISAI KALAI VANI" award in 2006.

Being the Guru and Director of Sapthaswara Sangeethalaya, one of the most dynamic and prestigious academy in Malaysia, she takes great pleasure in fostering the younger generation into music and has a good number of students to her credit from various parts of Malaysia