2024-01-18 20:30:00
19 January 2024, 02:00 AM IST
Kakkanad: Famous Ganjira Mridanga artist Thrikakkara Y.N. has performed at many venues in and outside the country. Shantaram (67) passed away. He is the first A grade Ganjira artiste in Akashvani. He learned Mridangam from Cherthala Gopalakrishnan. Later, he completed Ganabhushanam and Ganapraveena from Thiruvananthapuram Swathirunal Sangeetha Academy. Mavelikkara Velukutty Nair and Parassala Ravi were the main teachers. Participated in many television and radio programs. Shemmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Dr. S. Ramanathan, M.L. Vasantakumari, Dr. K.J. Shared the stage with Yesudas, Kadri Gopalnath and others. Participated in national events. Received Sahitya Akademi’s Guru Pooja Award 2023. Wife: Sasikala.
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