- Noted Saxophonist master Dr. Kadri Gopalnath passed away at the age of 69 in Mangaluru after a brief illness.
- He was 'A' grade artist in Akashwani, Dr. Gopalnath held concerts in different countries and recorded a number of CDs. He was considered as a pioneer in playing Carnatic ragas on his Saxophone.
- Besides Padma Shree, He was awarded the Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award (2004), Sangeetha Kalasikhamani Award (2013). And, he received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University (2004).
Published On : 11 Oct 2019
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