Back to Vocal
S
Sangeet Central
Home/Traditions/Vocal/Chembai

Chembai

Parampara

Kerala

Carnatic Vocal

Founder

Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar

Characteristics

  • ●Powerful, resonant voice with extraordinary range
  • ●Devotional intensity and bhakti spirit
  • ●Elaborate, expansive alapana presentations
  • ●Emphasis on emotional depth over technical display
  • ●Known for marathon concerts and stamina

Explore

View Lineage Tree

Explore guru-shishya relationships

All Vocal Traditions

Browse related traditions

All Traditions

Browse all 70 traditions

Notable Artists

Bhagavatar Vaidyanatha Iyer

Bhagavatar Vaidyanatha Iyer

Vocal

Other Notable Artists

Yesudas

© 2026 SangeetCentral

InstagramWeekly FlashAboutContact