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Gudalur Narayanaswamy Balasubramaniam, Vocal artist, Carnatic classical musician
InstrumentVocal
TraditionCarnatic
Legacy Profile(1910–1965)

Gudalur Narayanaswamy Balasubramaniam

Disciple of

G.V. Narayanaswamy Iyer

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Notable Students

M. L. VasanthakumariRadha JayalakshmiS. KalyanaramanTrichur V. RamachandranTanjore S. KalyanaramanP. S. NarayanaswamyT. R. Mahalingam(Flute)D. K. JayaramanT. BrindaK. V. NarayanaswamySuguna Purushothaman

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Biography

Gudalur Narayanaswamy Balasubramaniam (1910-1965), popularly known as GNB, was a pioneering Indian Carnatic singer and actor. He innovated the art form by emphasizing laya (rhythm) control and reducing gamakas (ornamentations), making Carnatic music more accessible. A gifted composer of over 250 krithis and creator of new ragas, he also left a legacy through his many prominent disciples.

Profile last updated 2026-01-06

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