Padma Bhushan awardee Lalgudi Gopala Jayaraman was associated with which of the following musical genres?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Carnatic music.
- Lalgudi Gopala Jayaraman was a renowned violinist, composer, and exponent of Carnatic music, the classical music of Southern India.
- Born on 17 September 1930 in Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu, into a family deeply rooted in Carnatic music traditions.
- He pioneered the Lalgudi Bani, a unique violin playing style emphasizing melody and lyrical expression.
- Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001 for his contributions to Indian classical music.
- His compositions include varnams, kritis, and tillanas, which are widely performed in Carnatic music concerts.