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Mattannoor Sankarankutty Marar, born on August 25, 1954, in Mattanur, Kannur district, Kerala, is an internationally acclaimed Indian percussionist, celebrated for his profound mastery of the chenda, a traditional Kerala drum. Descending from a lineage of hereditary temple percussionists, his musical journey commenced at the tender age of seven, guided by…
Journey Timeline
1954
Born
1961
Began playing chenda — At the age of seven
1996
Received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award
2004
Received Kerala Kalamandalam Award
2009
Received Padma Shri
2012
Received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
2016
Received Kerala Kalamandalalam Kalacharya Puraskaram
2022
Appointed Chairman of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
2023
Documentary "Mattannur Baani" released
2025
Received International Kathakali Award
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Awards & Honors
- 1996 · Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award — Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
- 2004 · Kerala Kalamandalam Award
- 2009 · Padma Shri — Government of India
- 2012 · Sangeet Natak Akademi Award — Sangeet Natak Akademi
- 2016 · Kerala Kalamandalalam Kalacharya Puraskaram
- 2025 · International Kathakali Award — International Centre for Kathakali
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- Mattannoor Bani: An Ode to Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar
India Art Review
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