Ramanathapuram M.N. Kandasamy Pillai
Carnatic Music Performer • Teacher
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Palani Subramaniam Pillai
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Ramanathapuram M.N. Kandasamy Pillai
About
Ramanathapuram M.N. Kandasamy Pillai (born December 29, 1926, died 1995) was a highly respected and renowned Carnatic percussionist, specializing in the mridangam and kanjira. Hailing from Ramanathapuram, he began his musical journey at the tender age of five, receiving initial training from his grandfather. He further honed his mridangam skills under the…
Journey Timeline
1926
Born — Born in Ramanathapuram on December 29.
1931
Began musical training — Started learning music at the age of 5 from his grandfather.
1941
Began training under Guru Palani Subramaniam Pillai — Moved to Madras to learn Mridangam from Guru Palani Subramaniam Pillai.
1946
Arangetram — Had his Arangetram at Akilandesvari Koil, accompanying Kalyanakrishna Bagawathar.
1962
Settled in Madras — Settled in Madras after the death of his guru, Palani Subramaniam Pillai.
1963
Joined All India Radio (A.I.R.) — Became a Senior Mridangist on A.I.R.
1970s
Performed for Balamurali Krishna — Played for Balamurali Krishna's compositions at Krishna Gana Sabha.
1995
Died — Passed away tragically in an accident.
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