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Singer
M. S. Subbulakshmi
Famoose for
Bringing Carnatic and devotional singing to a vast audience.
Meera · United Nations concert
- Born
- 16 September 1916
- Birthplace
- Madurai, India
- Died
- 11 December 2004
More people
M. S. Subbulakshmi
M. S. Subbulakshmi was an Indian classical singer whose disciplined musicianship reached listeners far beyond concert halls.
Early life
Musical family
Learned from her mother, a veena player.
Early recordings
Began recording as a child.
Career
- 1920s–1930s
Concert beginnings
Established herself in Carnatic performance.
- 1940s
Film and devotional music
Reached new audiences through Meera.
- Later career
Concerts and service
Performed internationally and supported charitable causes.
Performances & recognition
Meera
Played and sang the devotional poet.
United Nations concert
Performed at the UN in New York.
Bharat Ratna
Became the first musician to receive the honour.
Beyond work
Charity
Directed proceeds from many performances toward public causes.
Partnership
Her husband T. Sadasivam helped organise her career.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Saregama Carnatic. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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