Madurai Somu - Breaking some myths

Today is Maha Vidwan Madurai Somasundaram's birthday. There are a couple of myths about his voice: 1. That he was not blessed with a good voice. 2. His voice did not traverse much in the mandhra stayi. I am sharing a recording that breaks these myths. This clip is also an indication of the person he was - providing the grandest of stage to his student to exhibit his talent.