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Manku Thampuran

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Valiyamma Manku Thampuran
Born
Valiyamma

1914
Died21 July 2011
NationalityIndian
Occupationmusician
TitleFirst chairperson of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
HonorsKerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Fellowship

Valiyamma Manku Thampuran (1914 – 21 July 2011) was an Indian musician from Kerala, who served as the first chairperson of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy.[1] A student of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar, she was awarded the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Fellowship for musicians in 1972. Manku Thampuran is also a recipient of the Sangeet Sabha Music Award.[2] She also holds the distinction of being the first person to perform a live concert from Kerala in 1939 for the Madras Radio Station.[3]

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  1. ^ P. A, Balachandran (24 July 2022). "മങ്കുത്തമ്പുരാനും ചെമ്പൈ വൈദ്യനാഥ ഭാഗവതരും". Madhyamam. pp. Sunday special edition 1, 2.
  2. ^ Relations, Kerala (India) Department of Public (1959). A Handbook of Kerala. Department of Public Relations, Government of Kerala.
  3. ^ "Manku Thampuran Passes Away". The New Indian Express. 22 July 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2023.