Taught by a descendent of Carnatic music’s saint-composer Thyagaraja, the singularly versatile Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna understandably holds a deep respect for tradition. His achievements as a dancer, instrumentalist, composer and even actor have won him India’s prestigious Padma Vibhushan honour, and he continues to sell out concerts at the age of 85-plus, gaining newer and younger audiences with each passing year. His love for his art shines through on this collection of Carnatic ragas—with technical precision enlivened by improvisational flourishes, Balamuralikrishna digs deep to unearth the nuances in ragas such as vibrant Abhogi and the serene dawn raga Mayamalavagaula. Here’s a collection of tracks to explore, performed by an artist who is constantly reinventing his craft.