The India Today South Conclave 2023 began with a musical act by Chenda artist Peruvanam Kuttan Marar.
By India Today Lifestyle DeskThe India Today Conclave South 2023 kickstarted today in Kovalam, Kerala. The conclave began with a musical act by Chenda artist Peruvanam Kuttan Marar.
The welcome act was wonderfully performed by Peruvanam Kuttan and his group.
Peruvanam Kuttan Marar is synonymous with the development of rhythm music in Kerala. He now leads the rhythm ensembles in nearly 84 temple festivals and is the chief conductor for over 300 melams every year.
Peruvanam Kuttan’s father and grandfather inspired him. In fact, his tutelage began under his father, Peruvanam Appu Marar.
Peruvanam Kuttan Marar has mastered all types of melamsChamba, chembada, anchadantha, adantha and druvam; besides the familiar panchari and pandi melams.
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He received Padma Shri, India’s third highest civilian award, in 2011 for his contributions in the field of art and music.
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