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Legendary playback singer S Janaki, voice behind 48,000 songs, dies at 88

The Hindu BusinessLine

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July 11, 2026

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Legendary playback singer S Janaki, voice behind 48,000 songs, dies at 88

Four-time National Award winner S Janaki, whose timeless voice captivated generations, will receive full state honours in Karnataka as tributes continue to pour in

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The i Paper

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· Jun 29, 2026

The Temptations’ Otis Williams: ‘It’s been a burden to be the last one alive’

Over six decades with the Motown legends, he has performed some 3,300 concerts, seen pain, tragedy, racism and the early deaths of all his original bandmates. At 84, he has no plans to stop

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 25, 2026

David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears singer, dies at 84

The Grammy Award-winning artist sold more than 40 million records, helping shape the sound of jazz-rock

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

S. Janaki, Voice of South Indian Cinema Who Sang 48,000 Songs, Dies at 88

S. Janaki, the playback singer who recorded more than 48,000 songs across seventeen languages and gave South Indian cinema its voice for sixty years, died Friday at Apollo Hospital in Mysuru. She was 88. No state funeral arrangements had been announced.

Irish Star

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· Jun 28, 2026

Motown star Martha Reeves is 'starting all over again' with new album after 22 years

EXCLUSIVE: Martha Reeves and her group, The Vandellas, were one of the many staples of Motown Records. The 84-year-old singer is now set to release a new album after 22 years

India TV News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Singara Velane Deva to Madhyarathrili, a look at S Janaki's most popular songs and awards

The demise of legendary playback singer S Janaki has left the music world in mourning. Fondly known as the Nightingale of South India, S Janaki died in Mysuru on Saturday, July 11, due to age-related illness aged 88. She was one of the most versatile voices Indian cinema has ever produced. Over a career spanning over six decades, she recorded over 48,000 songs and entertained generations of music lovers.

The Standard

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· Jun 25, 2026

Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dies aged 84

The Canadian singer has been remembered for his integral role in the popular jazz-rock group.

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Related coverage for "Legendary playback singer S Janaki, voice behind 48,000 songs, dies at 88": The i Paper — The Temptations’ Otis Williams: ‘It’s been a burden to be the last one alive’. Toronto Sun — David Clayton-Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears singer, dies at 84. The Eastern Herald — S. Janaki, Voice of South Indian Cinema Who Sang 48,000 Songs, Dies at 88. Irish Star — Motown star Martha Reeves is 'starting all over again' with new album after 22 years. India TV News — Singara Velane Deva to Madhyarathrili, a look at S Janaki's most popular songs and awards. The Standard — Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dies aged 84