Indian music legend M Balamurali Krishna passes away in Chennai

[V.Balasubramani]

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May His Soul Rest in Peace.

Indian music legend M Balamurali Krishna passes away in Chennai

Legendary Indian Carnatic singer and multi-instrumentalist M Balamurali Krishna died here on Tuesday evening after prolonged illness.He was 86.

Born in Andhra Pradesh, Balamurali Krishna, who started performing at the age of eight, has participated in over 25,000 Carnatic music concerts across the globe.

After mastering more than 72 melakartha ragas, Balamurali Krishna also composed krithis in the same. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, country's second-highest civilian honour.

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[GANESH65]

Condolences. May his soul rest in peace..

 

[vgane]

I went to his Kutchery in New Delhi 2 years back..Despite being ill he held the audience in raptures for about 2 hours...Amazing artiste! Mellifluous voice!! We cannot forget his Oru Naal podumaa in Thiruvilaiyadal! It is still ringing in my ears!!