Bangalore Nagarathnamma was an Indian singer associated with the classical and devotional music traditions of southern India. She is remembered as a notable cultural figure in the history of Karnatik music.
| Name | Bangalore Nagarathnamma |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Singer |
| Tradition | Karnatik (South Indian classical) music |
Background
Nagarathnamma was active in the cultural milieu of southern India, where she became known as a vocalist. The honorific "Bangalore" prefixed to her name reflects the convention in Karnatik music of identifying performers by their place of association.
Significance
She is counted among the women performers who contributed to the public presence of classical music in India, at a time when professional musical careers for women were shaped by distinctive social and artistic conventions.