Contribution of Pudukkode Krishnamurthy {1923-1985} to Music - As A Composer

This Article attempts to introduce the Musical Compositions of Pudukkode Krishnamurthy to the classical music fraternity. As gleaned from the assay of Music of Kerala, Pudukkode Krishnamurthy belongs to the class of lesser known musicians, teachers and composers of classical music from Kerala. Pudukkode is a small village in Palakkad, Kerala. Hence most of his compositions carry the stamp or Mudra –“navakroda ”A survey of his recordings motivated this author to approach some of his family members, students, to share their experiences with him and available information on his contribution. About 150 musical compositions are found to be in manuscript form, not yet published. They have been obtained from his descendants and students. Compositions available in the manuscript are in the following genres;

• Carnatic: In Malayalam, Sanskrit, Tamizh
  Varna,Kriti- Devi Pancaratna With Swara Sahitya, Navagraha Vara Keertana,Thematic krtis, Ragamalika,Jawali,Tillana

• Hindustani: In Braj Basha,Hindi
  Compositions with the sections - Sthayi , Antara