Dr. Nithyasree Mahadevan, (born 25 August 1973) also previously referred to as S. Nithyashri, is an eminent Carnatic musician and playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages. Nithyasree was born to Lalitha Sivakumar and I. Sivakumar. Her paternal grandmother, D. K. Pattammal,[1] and her granduncle, D. K. Jayaraman.br Nithyasree first learnt music from her mother, Lalitha Sivakumar. Like her mother, Nithyasree was also the disciple of D. K. Pattammal, and would accompany her in concert. Nithyasree's first public Carnatic performance was at the age of 14. The 1 hour concert, which was scheduled between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, was held for the Youth Association For Classical Music on 10 August 1987. Prominent Carnatic musicians that were present at the concert, included D. K. Pattammal, D. K. JD. K. Jayaraman and D. K. Pattammal were known for singing and popularising the compositions of Papanasam Sivan, having learnt them directly from the composer himself. Nithyasree has continued this tradition.br Nithyasree Mahadevan has more than 750 albums to her credit on various themes and titles which are very popular among rasikas. Nithyasree Mahadevan has performed in all major sabhas all over India and many countries.She also singing Tamil film songs.br She Received Awards like Best Concert Award" for 6 years from the Madras Music Academy, ML Vasanthakumari Memorial Award from Mylapore Academy in 1996, "Sangeetha Kala Shironmani" from Nungambakkam Cultural Academy in the year 2008 and more.br br Songs List:br 1. Manasuloni 00:00br 2. Mahadeva 04:04br 3. Nannu Vidachi 10:33br 4. Thadakam Ondru 17:30br 5. Durga Devi 21:47br 6. Pitham Theliya 25:19br 7. Kaana Aayiram Kann 30:29br 8. Varugalaamo 37:29br 9. Ayyae Metthakadinam 46:13br 10. Muddugare Yashoda 51:46br 11.