The Hindu·3 min read·medium
S. Janaki’s voice was like a whiff of fresh air
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S. Anandan
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This article reflects on the musical legacy of playback singer S. Janaki, highlighting her unique ability to modulate her voice and convey deep emotions. It notes her significant impact on Malayalam film music from the 1960s through the 1990s.
At a time when Malayalam film music was still finding its feet came Thaliritta Kinakkal as a whiff of fresh air. The unified Kerala State was on the cusp of a whole new era in all walks of life, and the voice of S. Janaki sounded similar to that of the ubiquitous koel in its verdant vistas.
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