Sri Rathakrishnan Thiagarajan was one of the first patrons of Sunaada Radio. When Sunaada Radio solicited non-commercial recordings for the benefit of the rasikas, it was quite natural to expect some young internet savvy people interested in Carnatic/Hindustani music to respond.

However, the first email came from a nonagenerian (91 years) Sri R Thiagarajan who was living in S.S.M residency in outskirts of Chennai. His enthusiasm was no lesser than any teenager and overwhelmed us by his immense contributions of his recordings of great artists including his wife Late Smt. Kamala Thiagarajan. He was very knowledgable about both Carnatic and Hindustani music.

Sri R.Thiagarajan, 92 years, Retd Director, Geological Survey of India, Son of Sri. V.Rathakrishna Iyer , passed away suddenly on Feb 11, 2011, 10.00pm at SSM Residency/Hindu Mission Hospital Tambaram.

Sunaada Radio team is very fortunate to have known and corresponded with him although for short period of 8 months. On behalf of all listeners, we thank Sri R Thiagarajan for his contributions.