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Renowned Carnatic musician KG Jayan passes away at 90

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16 April 2024 11:38 AM IST

Jayan and his twin KG Vijayan, identified by the brand “Jayavijaya”, created compositions that deeply moved audiences and had a significant impact across Kerala

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