Mangaluru: Renowned Saxophonist and one of the pioneers of Karnatak music on Saxophone, Kadri Gopalnath passed away in the wee hours of today at a private hospital in Mangaluru. He was 69 and his name was synonymous with Saxophone in India.
Padma Shri awardee Gopalnath was admitted to A.J. Hospital following illness a few days back and he stopped responding to treatment last evening. The end came early in the morning. He is survived by his wife and sons Guru, who is working in Dubai and Manikanth Kadri, a music director.
