Ramanathapuram C. S. Murugabhoopathy

Ramanathapuram C. S. Murugabhoopathy
Background information
Also known asCSM or Chellaswamy Sirchabai Murugabhoopathy
Born(1914-02-14)14 February 1914
OriginIndia
Died21 March 1998(1998-03-21) (aged 84)
GenresIndian classical music
OccupationMridanga artist
InstrumentMridanga

Ramanathapuram C. S. Murugabhoopathy (14 February 1914 – 21 March 1998), popularly referred to as CSM, was one of the most distinguished Mridanga maestros of the 20th century. He was a contemporary of Palghat Mani Iyer (1912–1981) and Palani Subramania Pillai (1908–1962).[1] The three legends are revered as the "Holy Trinity of Mridanga".[1]

  1. ^ a b Ramanathapuram C S Murugabhoopathy: The Last of the Titans, an Obituary by K S Kalidas, May 1998. Shruti, 164: 15-16.