Palai C.K. Ramachandran

Palai C. K. Ramachandran (born 1929) is an Indian Carnatic musician and music teacher from Kerala, known for his contributions to Carnatic music education and performance, and for receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2019.

Early life and education Ramachandran was born in 1929 in Palai, Kerala. He began learning Carnatic music at a young age and trained under several musicians. In 1959, he received a scholarship from the Government of India to study music in Chennai, where he trained under prominent Carnatic musician Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar.

Career Ramachandran worked as a music teacher at the Swathi Thirunal College of Music in Thiruvananthapuram, where he taught for several decades until his retirement in 1984.

Awards and recognition In 1959, Ramachandran won a gold medal at the Carnatic music competition organized by the Madras Music Academy.

Personal life As of 2019, Ramachandran resided in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and remained active in music-related activities.