Question: Recently M. Balamuralikrishna passed away, he was a-
(a) Musician
(b) Scientist
(c) Historian
(d) Dancer
Ans(a)
Related facts:
- On 22 November 2016 Veteran Carnatic music exponent Dr M Balamuralikrishna passed away in Chennai on Tuesday. He was at 86.
He was known for his non-conformism, spirit of experimentation and abundant creativity. - He innovated the tala system and the Carnatic music system without disturbing its rich tradition. He was also involved in extensive research into music therapy.
- He has garnered two National Film Awards (1976, 1987).
- He won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1975, the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor in 1991, for his contribution towards arts.
- He was also awarded with the Mahatma Gandhi Silver Medal from UNESCO in 1995, the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government in 2005, the Sangeetha Kalanidhi by Madras Music Academy in 1978.
- BalaMuraliKrishna featured in the popular national integration song “Miley Sur Mera Tumhara” in which he rendered Tamil lyrics.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=154104
http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/carnatic-musician-dr-m-balamurali-krishna-passes-away-india-music-1.1524502
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Balamuralikrishna-veteran-Carnatic-musician-dies-aged-86/articleshow/55562203.cms
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._Balamuralikrishna