Mysuru G Gururaj, born to folk artiste parents Tamburi Malavalli Gurubasavayya and Muniyamma trained under his father and first performed at the age of 14 for Akashavani. Eventually, he became a Grade A Top folk artiste at Akashavani. He has been performing all over the State, country and internationally. He has been conferred with Zilla Rajyotsava Award, Ambedkar Award, among others and has received several titles like Janapada Gandharva, Prajabhushana, Karnataka Kalasree, Bhimaratna, Karnataka Janapada Kogile and others.