Paidala Gurumurti Sastri was a renowned composer of
Carnatic Music. He lived during the 17th century in the village of Kayatar in
Tirunelveli district of in the
Indian state of
Tamil Nadu. His family name was Paidala. He was a Telugu speaking Brahmin. He learnt music from Venkatasubbayya.
Gurumurti Sastri composed many Gitas, or short songs illustrating
Janaka (means parent, also known as melakarta) and Janya ragas. He was famous for his technical knowledge of the science of
Ragas.
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