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Thiruvizhimizhalai Subramania Pillai (1 January 1895 - 4 June 1984) was an Indian musician and nadaswaram artist, recognized as part of the renowned duo "Thiruvizhimizhalai Brothers" alongside his younger brother, Thiruvizhimizhalai Natarajasundaram Pillai. The duo achieved prominence as nadaswaram performers during the early 20th century.

Life

Subramania Pillai was born on 1 January 1895 to Swaminatha Pillai and Sivabhagyathammal. Initially trained in flute, he transitioned to the nadaswaram and began performing at the age of twelve.

Awards

• In 1956, he became the first nadaswaram artist to receive the Sangita Kalanidhi awarded by the Madras Music Academy.
• In 1974, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, acknowledging his contributions to Indian classical music. In the same year, he received the Isai Perarignar award by Tamil Isai Sangam.

Death

Subramania Pillai died on 4 June 1984.

External links

• Discogs Artist Page

References

1. ^ Krishnamachari, Suganthy (2020-03-19). "Nagaswaram giants of Tiruveezhimizhalai". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
2. Sangeet Natak. Sangeet Natak Akademi. 1993. p. 27.
3. ^ Rajagopalan, N. (1990). A Garland: A Biographical Dictionary of Carnatic Composers and Musicians. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 191.
4. India), Music Academy (Chennai (1993). The Journal of the Music Academy, Madras. Music Academy. p. 54.
5. "Nataraja Sundaram Pillai and Subramania Pillai, Tiruveezhimalai Brothers (duo)". oldsruti.pixelhubstudio.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
6. Ramachandran, Charumathi (2022-05-26). "Sangita Kalanidhi: Musicians' hall of fame". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
7. "Padma Awards | Interactive Dashboard". dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
8. "Tamil Isai Sangam". www.tamilisaisangam.in. Retrieved 2024-12-28.

• 1895 births
• 1984 deaths
• Sangeetha Kalanidhi recipients
• Tamil musicians
• Nadaswaram players
• Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts