Kamahl | |
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![]() Kamahl on Dutch television in 1977 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Kandiah Kamalesvaran |
Born | Kuala Lumpur, (then in Selangor), Federated Malay States | 13 November 1934
Origin | Australia |
Genres | adult contemporary |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1958–present |
Labels |
Kandiah Kamalesvaran AM (Tamil: கந்தையா கமலேஸ்வரன்; born 13 November 1934), better known by his stage name Kamahl, is a Malaysian-born Australian singer and recording artist. His highest-charting Australian single, "Sounds of Goodbye" (1969), reached the top 20 on the Kent Music Report singles chart. Another single, "The Elephant Song" (1975), peaked at number one in both the Netherlands and Belgium.