Subbaraya Sastri facts for kids

Subbaraya Sastri (1803–1862) was a very talented musician from India. He was the son and student of Syama Sastri, who was one of the most famous people in Carnatic music. What makes Subbaraya Sastri special is that he learned music from all three of the greatest Carnatic musicians. These three are often called "the Trinity of Carnatic Music." They were his father, Syama Sastri, and two other master musicians, Tyagaraja and Muthuswamy Dikshitar.

Early Life and Learning Music

Subbaraya Sastri was born in 1803. He was the second son of Syama Sastri. He started learning music from his father. His father, Syama Sastri, later asked another great musician, Tyagaraja, to teach his son. So, Subbaraya went to learn from Tyagaraja.

He also had a chance to learn a few krithi (musical compositions) from Muthuswami Dikshitar. This meant he learned from all three of the "Trinity" of Carnatic music. Subbaraya Sastri also studied Hindustani music. He learned from Meru Goswami, a musician who worked in the Thanjavur palace. He also learned from Ramadas Swami, who lived near Kumbakonam.

Subbaraya Sastri's Music Career

Subbaraya Sastri did not write many krithi (musical compositions). However, the ones he did write are very beautiful and well-known. Most of his compositions were written to praise the Mother Goddess.

Some of his famous krithis include:

• Janani ninnuvina (in the Reetigowla musical scale)
• Ninnusevinchina (in the Yadukulakambhoji musical scale)
• Venkatasailavihara (in the Hamirkalyani musical scale)
• Sankari Nee (in the Begada musical scale)

List of Compositions

Here are some of the musical pieces (compositions) that Subbaraya Sastri created:

See also

• List of Carnatic composers