K. G. Jayan | |
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Background information | |
Born | Kottayam, Travancore, British India | 21 November 1934
Died | 16 April 2024[1] Tripunithura, Kerala, India | (aged 89)
Genres | Carnatic music |
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1943–2024 |
Labels | HMV |
K. G. Jayan (21 November 1934 – 16 April 2024) was an Indian Carnatic singer, musician, and music director from Kerala.[2] Known for his devotional songs, Jayan composed more than 1,000 songs for Tamil and Malayalam films.[3] He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019, the fourth highest civilian award in India.[4][5]
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