Q. Who among the following is known as 'Father of carnatic/Karnatic music'?
Answer:
Purandara Das
Notes: Purandara Das was also called as 'Pitamaha' for his significant contribution towards Carnatic Music. He composed
Dasa Sahithya. He introduced folk ragas into the mainstream music. Raga Mayamalavagowla was introduced by him as the basic scale for music instruction.