B. Devendrappa

Summary

B Devendrappa (1899–1986), known as the Palace Vidwan of Mysore, was one of the notable musicians in the court of Jayachamaraja Wodeyar.

B Devendrappa
Picture of Devendrappa

B Devendrappa was the son of vocalist B S Ramayya. He was born in Ayanur village of Shimoga district, in present-day Karnataka.

He was one of the notable musicians who received various awards including Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1963.[1][dead link] for Karnatik vocal music and Sangeetha Kalarathna award in 1971.[2][unreliable source?]

He was awarded Doctorate. He died in 1986, in Mysore.

Songs edit

One of his songs is Song Rara Enipilachitehy.[3][non-primary source needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "B. Devendrappa - oi". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ Sangeetha Kalarathna Awardees
  3. ^ https://soundcloud.com/archive-of-indian-music/b-devendrappa-palace-vidwan-of Raga Kharaharipriya- Song Rara Enipilachitehy