InstrumentSaraswati veena
FromGeorge Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India
TraditionCarnatic
Legacy Profile(1867–1938)
Veenai Dhanammal
Notable Students
T. Brinda(Vocal)T. Muktha(Vocal)T. Sankaran(Vocal)T. Balasaraswati(Dance)T. Viswanathan(Flute)Abdul Karim Khan(Vocal)Naayana Pillai(Vocal)
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Biography
Veenai Dhanammal (1867–1938) was a highly accomplished Carnatic musician and the torchbearer of the school of Carnatic music that bears her name. A talented vocalist and masterful Saraswati veena player, she was known for playing the veena without a plectrum, often accompanying her own singing.
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Profile last updated 2026-09-04
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