M S Subbulakshmi

M S Subbulakshmi (Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi) an Indian carnatic vocalist, classical musician, film actress.

First musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.

First Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award.

First Indian classical musician to sing at the United Nations.

First woman to receive the Sangeet Kalanidhi Award of the Madras Music Academy.
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