Nadaswaram sibling artistes N.R. Kannan and N.R. Anand, popularly known as Nemmara Brothers, who have dedicated their lives to practising and perfecting music delivery through this tough wind instrument. Recipients of numerous titles and awards such as Nadaswaram Ilam Chakravarthi and Shanmukha Sangeetha Shiromani Award.

Kannan:  started training from his uncle – nadaswaram artiste Koduvayur Shaktivel.

Arangettam was at the Guruvayoor temple when he was eight years old.
Did a three-year course in nadaswaram at the Guruyavoor-based Vadya Vidyalaya before turning a professional.

For Anand his brother is guru.