Unnikrishnan Nambiar
Koodiyattam Performer • Teacher
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Kalamandalam Unnikrishnan Nambiar is a renowned Indian classical percussionist and performer, primarily known for his mastery of the mizhavu, an instrument central to Koodiyattam, Koothu, and Nangiarkoothu performances. Born into a traditional family of mizhavu performers, his mother, Padmini Nangiar, was a Nangiarkoothu artist. He began his early training…
Journey Timeline
1966 or 1967
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam
1967
Became the first student of the mizhavu department at Kerala Kalamandalam — Under Guru P.K. Narayanan Nambiar
2005
Participated in the Drum Festival in Korea — Also participated in festivals in Japan, France, the United Kingdom
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- Maestro of the mizhavu
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