| The Untold Rāgās: Unveiling Kozhikōde's Forgotten Carnātic Composer-P.K. Sankaranārāyanan |
| This research article delves into the significant contributions of Kozhikode P.K. Sankaranārāyanan, a lesser-known, notable composer hailing from Kozhikode, Kerala. Though relatively lesser-known compared to some of his contemporaries, Sankaranārayanan's compositions and musical innovations have enriched the Carnatic music landscape. This article aims to explore his unique musical style, scrutinise his notable works, and assess his eternal impact on the sphere of Carnatic music, shedding light on the contributions of this talented yet often ignored composer from Kerala. The primary intention of this article is to comprehensively examine the musical contributions. The scope of this research will encompass a detailed study of his compositions, focusing primarily on his publicly available work ‘Sangītha Pushpānjali’. The work includes 37 compositions, including many musical forms like varnas, kritis, bhajans and tillana-s. |
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Submitted on : 27-Dec-2025
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Arts : India/Music/Classical Music |
| Journal ID : 8566-569-1236
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