Mavellikara Krishnan Kutty Nair
Carnatic Music Performer • Teacher
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Mavellikara Krishnan Kutty Nair
About
Mavelikkara Krishnankutty Nair (October 11, 1920 – January 13, 1988) was a distinguished Carnatic Mridangam player from Kerala, India. Born in Mavelikara, he showed an early inclination towards percussion, participating in nama sankeertana programs and playing the khanjira at a young age. He received his initial training in Mridangam from Alleppey Venkappan…
Journey Timeline
1920
Born — Born on October 11, 1920, in Mavelikara, Kerala, India.
1971
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
1980
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship
1988
Died — Passed away on January 13, 1988.
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- Padma Shri — President of India
- 1971 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 1980 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
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