We have been together for eighteen years. Karunamoorthy’s melody was like a melody on every keyboard. Heart connection that increased at each venue.
Informed, Sivamani called from Bangladesh. Siva in Jazz and Karuna in Takhil – In how many venues did Karunamoorthy unite with Siva in rhythm!
Murthy was a veiled man. I often argued with him about looking after his health. But there is no resentment when called later. The same sincerity towards art was maintained in the personal relationship.
Even if Murthy reads a song he does not know on stage, he will stand by the block. My strength was the backing of the Murthy Rhythm in Dubai, Europe, and around the world.
Karunamoorthy was the General Secretary of the Kerala Artists Fraternity, a group of about 7,000 artists. Kovid hosted a number of online parties for struggling artists during his time. We decided last week to work together to prepare the bylaw. But it did not happen.
Murthyannan was last seen at the Bahrain Music Festival a month ago. There is no longer that love figure to call ‘Money’ and spread the rhythm of love. It was the only still body that stopped to be seen when flying from Mumbai.