B. Devendrappa

B Devendrappa
B Devendrappa (1899-1986)

Dr. B Devendrappa (1899-1986), known as the Palace Vidwan of Mysore, was one of the notable musicians in the court of Jayachamaraja Wodeyar.

B Devendrappa was the son of vocalist B S Ramayya. He was born in Ayanur village of Shimoga district, in present-day Karnataka.

He was one of the notable musicians who received various awards including Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1963.[1] for Karnatik vocal music and Sangeetha Kalarathna award in 1971.[2]

He was awarded Doctorate. He died in 1986, in Mysore.

Songs

One of his songs is Song Rara Enipilachitehy.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "B. Devendrappa - oi". doi:10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095714299.
  2. ↑ Sangeetha Kalarathna Awardees
  3. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/archive-of-indian-music/b-devendrappa-palace-vidwan-of Raga Kharaharipriya- Song Rara Enipilachitehy
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