Noted mridangam artiste Guruvayur Dorai passes away

Noted mridangam artiste Guruvayur Dorai has passed away at the age of 92 following age-related complications. Known for accompanying seven generations of musicians, including Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, Dorai developed a distinctive style that blended his own technique with lessons from the late Palani Subramania Pillai. His gumkis were particularly admired, and he performed with many leading musicians of his time, including M.S.

Subbulakshmi. Dorai received several prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Kalaimamani award, and the Padma Shri.

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