Veenai Dhanammal
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Veenai Dhanammal (Tamil: வீணை தனம்மாள்) (1867–1938)[1] was a highly accomplished Carnatic musician, and the torchbearer of the school of Carnatic music that goes by her name. She was both a vocalist and a performer on the Saraswati veena.[1] The prefix "Veenai" in her name is an indicator of her exceptional mastery of that instrument.
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Born | 1867 Georgetown, Chennai |
Genres | Indian classical music |
Occupation(s) | Veenai player |
Instrument(s) | Veenai |
Years active | 1880–1938 |
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