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Detailed explanation-1: -Veteran Carnatic music exponent M Balamurali Krishna, who enthralled music lovers for more than four decades, passed away here today. The 86-year-old veteran was not keeping well for some time and breathed his last today at his residence here, his family sources told PTI .

Detailed explanation-2: -Balamuralikrishna died at his residence in Chennai on 22 November 2016; he was 86. He died in deep sleep at around five in the evening, due to a cardiac arrest. He was cremated with full state honours at Besant Nagar Crematorium in Chennai the very next day. Thousands attended his funeral.

Detailed explanation-3: -Veteran Carnatic musician M Balamurali Krishna dies at the age of 86. He was well-versed in Carnatic vocal music, viola and violin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Born in Sankaraguptam in Andhra Pradesh to parents who were musicians, Balamuralikrishna began learning Carnatic classical music under Parupalli Ramakrishnayya Pantulu. He was soon declared a child prodigy after his concert at the age of seven at Thyagaraja Aradhana, Vijayawada.

Detailed explanation-5: -A disciple of Shri Bal Murli Krishna, Mohana Krishna has been showcasing his talent on stage for the past 20 years. Mohana Krishna is a regular face in concerts. Despite losing his eye sight at his prime age, he didn’t lose hope. Instead took his blindness as a positive influence on his music.