Question

Give the life sketch and contribution of Palani Subramaniya pillai.

Answer 1

Palani Subramania Pillai (1908–1962) was a well known Carnatic music percussionist. He was adept in playing the mridangam and kanjira. He was the sishya (disciple) of the celebrated Palani Muthaiah Pillai (his father). He, along with his contemporaries Palghat Mani Iyer and Ramanathapuram C. S. Murugabhoopathy, are revered as the "Holy Trinity of Mridanga".

Palani Subramania Pillai

Also known asPSP or PalaniBornApril 20, 1908OriginIndiaDiedMay 27, 1962(aged 54)GenresIndian classical musicOccupation(s)Mridanga artistInstrumentsMridanga