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M. S. Subbulakshmi

Indian Carnatic classical vocalist (1916–2004)

  • Audience453K
  • Fame72.4
  • Momentum0.0
Source-basedFalling
453K youtube followers
  • Audience453K
  • Fame72.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • India rank#124
  • Wikipedia12.4K
Lived 1916–2004, aged 88India
IndiaIndiaMusiciansSinger / Musician
  • Biggest on YouTube
    453K
    @M. S. Subbalakshmi - Topic
  • Wikipedia
    33 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Rank in India
    #124
    Musicians
  • Era
    1916–2004
    Aged 88
  • Known for
    An American in Madras
    2013
Summary
Updated 2026-06-19

Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi was an Indian Carnatic singer. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour and also the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award in 1974. She was the first Indian to perform at the United Nations General Assembly in 1966.

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72.4
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Historical22.4
Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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