Alathur Srinivasa Iyer
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Alathur Srinivasa Iyer born in a Brahmin family in Tamil Nadu, was an India
n vocalist. Together with Sivasubramania Iyer he formed the successful duo known as the Alathur Brothers
, though the two were not in fact brothers. A student of Alathur Venkatesa Iyer
, Srinivasa gave his first performances when he was ten years old. From 1944 to 1968 he was a court musician
for the Maharajah of Travancore
.
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India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n vocalist. Together with Sivasubramania Iyer he formed the successful duo known as the Alathur Brothers
Alathur Brothers
Alathur Brothers Srinivasa Iyer & Sivasubramania Iyer were Carnatic vocalists. The world of Carnatic music knows them as the star duo of the twentieth century....
, though the two were not in fact brothers. A student of Alathur Venkatesa Iyer
Alathur Venkatesa Iyer
Alathur Venkatesa Iyer was a teacher of Carnatic music. Venkatesa Iyer practised Carnatic music in the style of the composer Tyagaraja. Venkatesa Iyer later developed a unique style that is known as the "Alathur style" of rendering kritis...
, Srinivasa gave his first performances when he was ten years old. From 1944 to 1968 he was a court musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
for the Maharajah of Travancore
Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian Princely State with its capital at Padmanabhapuram or Trivandrum ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of...
.
For more reliable information concerning the same subject please visit : Alathur Brothers
Alathur Brothers
Alathur Brothers Srinivasa Iyer & Sivasubramania Iyer were Carnatic vocalists. The world of Carnatic music knows them as the star duo of the twentieth century....
External links
- few samples here available soures:musicindiaonline.com
- The Alathur Brothers
- Brothers of music, biographical sketch of the Alathur Brothers