'Where the maestro has gone, I am sure Krishna would himself listen to his soulful music.' Sunita Budhiraja recounts her encounters with Balamurali Krishna whose music touched the lives of millions.
A highly respected figure in the field of music, Balamuralikrishna featured in the popular national integration song "Miley Sur Mera Tumhara" in which he rendered Tamil lyrics.
The proclamation by Congressman Nick Lampson from Texas praised the musical genius of Dr Balamuralikrishna and his multi-faceted contribution to Indian classical music, describing him as a 'legend.'
The Tamil film industry mourns the passing of Carnatic legend M Balamuralikrishna.
Ghatam exponent T H Subash Chandran recalls his association with the Carnatic great who passed into the ages on Monday.
The 74-year-old singer performed at the Shanmukhananda Hall in central Mumbai.
'How can anyone ask me to stop what I have been doing since I was 6?'