K.V. Narayanaswamy : Foremost Disciple of 'Ariyakudi'/Neelam. Chennai, K.V. Narayanaswamy, 2001, 155 p., plates.

    Contents: Foreword. 1. Recollections of a disciple. 2. Early years. 3. Palghat Mani Iyer. 4. Ariyakudi. 5. Marriage and tragedy. 6. The first break. 7. Accompanists. 8. A trying period. 9. Memorable concerts. 10. Song repertoire. 11. In true Ariyakudi Bani. 12. Subramanya Bhujangam. 13. Guru Sishya. 14. Perfection. 15. Padmashri, Sangita Kalanidhi and other honours. 16. Discography. 17. God's grace in full measure. 18. Diamond jubilee. 19. Other interests, accomplishments. Tributes: 1. M.S. Subbulakshmi. 2. D.K. Pattammal. 3. C.V. Narasimhan. 4. A.M. Selvaraj. 5. M.A. Baby. 6. Cleveland V.V. Sundaram. 7. H.V. Srivatsan. 8. Other disciples.

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