S. Ramanathan

S. Ramanathan

S. Ramanathan (1917 - 1988) was a Carnatic music singer and musicologist.

Ramanathan received a Ph.D. degree in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut.He learnt music from Tiger Varadachariar, Sabesa Iyer, Ponniah Pillai, and Sathur Krishna Iyengar.

He had a few disciples who carved a name for themselves too. He has also composed many kritis, which has been popularised by his disciples.

References

* [http://www.musicalnirvana.com/carnatic/s_ramanathan.html Musica Nirvana biography]


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