S. Kalyanaraman
Thanjavur S. Kalyanaraman | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 2 June 1930 |
| Origin | Thanjavur Present day Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 9 January 1994 (aged 63) |
| Genres | Carnatic music - Indian Classical Music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1949–1993 |
S. Kalyanaraman (2 June 1930 – 9 January 1994), popularly known as SKR, was a vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. Hailing from a musical family – his great-grandfather was Komal Muthu Bhagavathar and his grand uncle was vocalist Madirimangalam Natesa Iyer. S. Kalyanaraman became a disciple of G. N. Balasubramaniam and established himself as an original musician.