Swaminatha Iyer ofPazhamaneri was a Carnatic musician and violinist from Tamil Nadu, India. He was honored with the title ofSangita Kalanidhi by theMadras Music Academy in 1931, recognizing his contributions toCarnatic Music.[1]
Swaminatha Iyer came from the village ofPalamaneri (also known as Pazhamarneri) in theThanjavur district. His lineage and legacy continues through his great-granddaughterMahathi,[2] an establishedCarnatic vocalist andplayback singer in the Indian Film Industry.
In 1912, Swaminatha Iyer played an important role in the inception ofSangita Vidya Mahajana Sangam, a music conference organized byAbraham Pandithar. He was one of the founding members and he also presided over the afternoon session of the conference.[3][4]
Sangita Kalanidhi (1931): Awarded byMadras Music Academy. He was also awarded the titleGayaka Siromani.[1]
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