Parassala B. Ponnammal passes away
The Hindu
Doyenne of Carnatic music and Padma Shri award-winner
Doyenne of Carnatic music and Padma Shri award-winner Parassala B. Ponnammal died at her residence at Valiyasala here on Tuesday afternoon. She was 96. Her death brings to an end a lifetime devoted to the pursuit of Carnatic music. A torch-bearer of pure Carnatic music tradition, Ms. Ponnammal followed in the tradition of greats like Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, Muthiah Bhagavathar, and Papanasam Sivan.More Related News