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Mattannoor Sankarankutty

b. 1954

Indian musician

Artist Percussionist Thayambaka
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About Mattannoor Sankarankutty

Born 1954. Mattannoor Sankarankutty is an Indian artist, percussionist and thayambaka.

Mattanur Sankarankutty Marar (M. P. Sankara Marar) is an Indian percussionist who plays the chenda (a traditional Kerala drum), Thayambaka, Panchari melam, and Panchavadyam. He was born in Mattanur in Kannur district of Kerala. He was awarded the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1996, the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2012.

Mattanur, as he is known, is married to Bharathi, a native of Tirur in Malappuram district. They have two sons, Mattannur Sreekanth and Mattannur Sreeraj, and a daughter named Mattannur Saranya. Both Sreekanth and Sreeraj are also popular Thayambaka artists. Triple Thayambakas played by father and sons are very popular in Kerala.

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Important facts

Born
25 August 1954, Mattannur
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Artist, percussionist, Thayambaka
Nationality
India
Awards
Padma Shri in arts; Padma Shri; Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Also known as
Mattanur Sankarankutty

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mattannoor Sankarankutty?

Indian musician

When was Mattannoor Sankarankutty born?

Mattannoor Sankarankutty was born on 25 August 1954 in Mattannur.

What is Mattannoor Sankarankutty's occupation?

Mattannoor Sankarankutty is an artist, percussionist and thayambaka.

What nationality is Mattannoor Sankarankutty?

Mattannoor Sankarankutty is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mattannoor Sankarankutty

· Wikidata: Q3595220

· DBpedia: Mattannoor Sankarankutty

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