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Indian Carnatic music singer (1896-1974)

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Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar was an Indian Carnatic music singer from Kerala. He was born in Vatakara, Kerala, and moved to Palakkad kottayi along with his family during his childhood. He is popularly known as Chembai, or sometimes simply as Bhagavatar.

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1973Padma Bhushan
1964Sangeetha Kalasikhamani
1958Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1951Sangeetha Kalanidhi

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Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar was an Indian Carnatic music singer from Kerala. He was born in Vatakara, Kerala, and moved to Palakkad kottayi along with his family during his childhood. He is popularly known as Chembai, or sometimes simply as Bhagavatar. Chembai was noted for his powerful voice and majestic style of singing. His first public performance was in 1904, when he was nine. A recipient of several titles and honours, he was known for his encouragement of upcoming musicians and ability to spot new talent. He was responsible for popularising compositions like Rakshamam Saranagatam and Pavana Guru, among others.

Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1974 · aged 78
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7 languages

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