Thanjavur Muktha, also spelt Mukta and often referred as Mukthamma, (1914–2007) was one of the foremost representatives of the Veena Dhanammal school of Carnatic Music.
She, along with her elder sister T. Brinda, formed one of the first women duo singers in Carnatic Music.
[1][2] Mukta's grandmother, the legendary Veenai Dhanammal, and mother Kamakshi were from Devadasi tradition.
Additionally, Muktha (along with Brinda) trained for a substantial length of time under Kanchipuram Naina Pillai and his aunt Kanchipuram Dhanakoti Ammal, [4] whose style of music was marked by agility and robustness in laya (rhythm).
The legendary Veena Dhanammal, who was Muktha's grandmother, herself taught her some compositions.