Annamanada Parameswaran Marar | |
---|---|
Born | 5 June 1952 Annamanada, Thrissur district, Kerala, India |
Died | Kochi, Kerala, India | 12 June 2019
Occupation | Percussionist |
Years active | 1964–2019 |
Awards | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship |
Annamanada Parameshwara Marar (5 June 1952 – 12 June 2019) was an Indian percussionist from Kerala, widely considered to be a maestro in the Timila and Panchavadyam. During his peak performing years, which lasted around forty years, Marar was a frequent performer at the renowned Thrissur Pooram and also anchored about 150 panchavadyam performances annually. He is a recipient of many awards including the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award.[1]