The gifted son of Ilaiyaraaja and brother to Karthik Raja, Yuvanshankar Raja has carved out a niche in Tamil and Telugu music with his willingness to experiment with a modern sound. In his soundtracks for popular films like Panjaa, Oy!, Awara and Aadavari Matalaku Ardhale Verule, he draws on an eclectic range of influences—don’t be surprised to hear hip-hop beats, electric guitar riffs and Middle Eastern rhythmic structures in one unforgettable track.