History of Carnatic Music

 Indian Classical music is as vast as the subcontinent itself, and amongst that vastness, two traditions have distinguished themselves as key to the music of India. From the north, comes Hindustani music and from the south comes Carnatic music. Where its counterpart was influenced by music of Persia, Carnatic music kept its original style, with hints of southern Indian folk music. Through the more recent centuries, it was practiced by the local kings of Mysore, as well as court-musicians such as Veena Sheshanna. Despite the centuries that have passed, Carnatic music can still be found today in the south Indian states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. However, Carnatic music is not solely contained to the south, and can be found wherever south Indian communities may be. 

Map of India with Andhra Pradesh, 
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlighted.