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	\| name = Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana		\| name = Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana
	\| image = Sheik_Chinna_Moulana.jpg		\| image = Sheik_Chinna_Moulana.jpg
	\| ~~Father Name = Sheik Kasim Saheb~~		\| birth_date = [[Karavadi]], [[Prakasham]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
	~~\| Mother Name = Sheik Nabi Bee~~		\| instruments = [[Nadhaswaram]]
	~~\| origin~~ = Karavadi, [[~~INDIA~~]]
	\| ~~Instrument~~ = [[Nadhaswaram]]
	\| genre = [[Carnatic Music]]		\| genre = [[Carnatic Music]]
	\| ~~Occupation~~ = Musician		\| occupations = Musician
	\| years_active = 1924–1999		\| years_active = 1924–1999
	\| website = {{url\|http://kasimbabu.org}}		\| website = {{url\|http://kasimbabu.org}}
	}}		}}

	'''Sheik Chinna Moulana''' (12 May 1924, [[~~Guntur~~]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] – 13 April 1999, [[Srirangam]], [[Tamil Nadu]]), popularly known as Sheik, was a legendary nadhaswaram player in the Carnatic tradition. He was awarded the [[Madras Music Academy]]'s [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] in 1998. He achieved high position through his outstanding control over the instrument, rendering the Krities in the Gayaki style and for his extraordinary style of Raga Alapana.		'''Sheik Chinna Moulana''' (12 May 1924, [[Karavadi]] [[Prakasham]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] – 13 April 1999, [[Srirangam]], [[Tamil Nadu]]), popularly known as Sheik, was a legendary nadhaswaram player in the Carnatic tradition. He was awarded the [[Madras Music Academy]]'s [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] in 1998. He achieved high position through his outstanding control over the instrument, rendering the Krities in the Gayaki style and for his extraordinary style of Raga Alapana.

	==Tradition==		==Tradition==
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	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Sheik Chinna Moulana was born in Karavadi Village, Prakasam ~~District~~, [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Even at very early age he achieved proficiency in [[Nadhaswaram]], first under the tutorship of his father Sheik Kasim Sahib and later Nadhaswara Vidwan Sri Throvagunta Shaik Hassan Saheb ( NadhaBrahma, Nadhaswara Dhaksha (Ref from "Andhrapradesh Nadhaswara & Dolu Kalakarula Charithra") and later under Sheik Adam Sahib, a renowned Nadhaswaram player of Chilakaluripeta, Andhra Pradesh. Recognizing the importance and the role of "Thanjavur Bhaani" (style of playing) he very much wanted to get trained in this. With this in view, he was under the tutelage of M/s. Rajam and Duraikannu brothers of Nachiarkovil (Thanjavur District – Tamil Nadu) for some years.		Sheik Chinna Moulana was born in [[Karavadi]] Village, [[Prakasam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Even at very early age he achieved proficiency in [[Nadhaswaram]], first under the tutorship of his father Sheik Kasim Sahib and later Nadhaswara Vidwan Sri Throvagunta Shaik Hassan Saheb ( NadhaBrahma, Nadhaswara Dhaksha (Ref from "Andhrapradesh Nadhaswara & Dolu Kalakarula Charithra") and later under Sheik Adam Sahib, a renowned Nadhaswaram player of Chilakaluripeta, Andhra Pradesh. Recognizing the importance and the role of "Thanjavur Bhaani" (style of playing) he very much wanted to get trained in this. With this in view, he was under the tutelage of M/s. Rajam and Duraikannu brothers of Nachiarkovil (Thanjavur District – Tamil Nadu) for some years.

	Chinna Moulana was a childhood admirer of T.N. Rajarathnam Pillai, and ~~observed Rajarathinam Pillai as~~ his ~~Maanasika Guru. Chinna Moulana closely observed the~~ style of [[~~Rajarathinam Pillai~~]] from ~~the~~ early age ~~itself and adapted Rajarathinam Pillai's playing techniques in his own playing style~~		Chinna Moulana was a childhood admirer of T.N. Rajarathnam Pillai, and was inspired by his style of playing [[Nathaswaram]] from an early age.

	==Career==		==Career==
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	He performed at the Third International Asian Trade Fair, New Delhi in the year 1972. He had also given performance at [[Red Fort]], New Delhi during February 1973 at the invitation of Government of India on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of India's Independence.		He performed at the Third International Asian Trade Fair, New Delhi in the year 1972. He had also given performance at [[Red Fort]], New Delhi during February 1973 at the invitation of Government of India on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of India's Independence.

	He has give performances widely both in India and abroad. He had visited Sri Lanka many times. He went to the United States and Canada in 1973 under the ~~East-West~~ exchange program. There he was awarded the title of '''"Nadhaswara Acharya"''' by Vassar College, New York. He visited Hong Kong in 1982 as an Indian Cultural delegate to the 7th Asian Arts Festival. He visited Soviet Union in 1987 during Sept. /Oct. to give concerts in the Festival of India there. He went to Germany in 1991 during September to give his inaugural concerts in the festival of India in Germany. He travelled all over Germany and gave concerts. He visited France too in 1991. He visited Finland in 1996 and performed in the International Music Festival there. He visited U.A.E in Sept. 1997 and took part in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of India's Independence held in U.A.E.		He has give performances widely both in India and abroad. He had visited Sri Lanka many times. He went to the United States and Canada in 1973 under the east–west exchange program. There he was awarded the title of '''"Nadhaswara Acharya"''' by Vassar College, New York. He visited Hong Kong in 1982 as an Indian Cultural delegate to the 7th Asian Arts Festival. He visited Soviet Union in 1987 during Sept. /Oct. to give concerts in the Festival of India there. He went to Germany in 1991 during September to give his inaugural concerts in the festival of India in Germany. He travelled all over Germany and gave concerts. He visited France too in 1991. He visited Finland in 1996 and performed in the International Music Festival there. He visited U.A.E in Sept. 1997 and took part in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of India's Independence held in U.A.E.

	He has give performances at many important centres. A few are (i) Tansen Festival- Gwalior.(i) SAARC Festival (iii) Teenmurthy Bhavan, New Delhi and so on. He gave a number of lecture demonstrations on Nadhaswaram music, both in home and abroad. He was appointed as the "State Artist" of Tamil Nadu by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.		He has give performances at many important centres. A few are (i) Tansen Festival- Gwalior.(i) SAARC Festival (iii) Teenmurthy Bhavan, New Delhi and so on. He gave a number of lecture demonstrations on Nadhaswaram music, both in home and abroad. He was appointed as the "State Artist" of Tamil Nadu by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
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	* '''"Akhila Bharatha Nadhaswara Eka Chakradhipathi"''' – Sri Jambukeshwar Dewasthanam, [[Trichy]], in 1985		* '''"Akhila Bharatha Nadhaswara Eka Chakradhipathi"''' – Sri Jambukeshwar Dewasthanam, [[Trichy]], in 1985
	* '''"Hon. Degree of Doctorate"''' – [[Andhra University]], [[Visakhapatnam]] in 1985		* '''"Hon. Degree of Doctorate"''' – [[Andhra University]], [[Visakhapatnam]] in 1985
	* '''"Honour by Telugu University"'''- at [[~~Hyderabad, India\|~~Hyderabad]] in 1987		* '''"Honour by Telugu University"'''- at [[Hyderabad]] in 1987
	* '''"Award of Senior Fellowship"''' – Govt. of [[India]] in 1988		* '''"Award of Senior Fellowship"''' – Govt. of [[India]] in 1988
	* '''"Sangeetha Vidhwanmani"''' – [[Thyagaraja]] kala Samithy, [[Vijayawada]] – 1988		* '''"Sangeetha Vidhwanmani"''' – [[Thyagaraja]] kala Samithy, [[Vijayawada]] – 1988
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	* '''"Sangeetha Kala Nipuna"''' – Mylapore Fine Arts Club, [[Madras]] on 11 December 1993 conferred by '''Shri. R.''' '''Venkatraman, President of India'''		* '''"Sangeetha Kala Nipuna"''' – Mylapore Fine Arts Club, [[Madras]] on 11 December 1993 conferred by '''Shri. R.''' '''Venkatraman, President of India'''
	* '''"Isai Peraringar"''' – Tamil Isai Sangam, [[Madras]] – conferred by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu '''Dr. J. Jayalalitha''' on 21 December 1993		* '''"Isai Peraringar"''' – Tamil Isai Sangam, [[Madras]] – conferred by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu '''Dr. J. Jayalalitha''' on 21 December 1993
	* '''"Sangeetha Rathna Mysore T. Chowdaiah National Award"''' – Conferred by His Excellency '''Shri. K.R. Narayanan, Vice- President of India''', at the ~~Academy~~ of music, [[Bangalore]] on 4 March 1995.		* '''"Sangeetha Rathna Mysore T. Chowdaiah National Award"''' – Conferred by His Excellency '''Shri. K.R. Narayanan, Vice- President of India''', at the academy of music, [[Bangalore]] on 4 March 1995.
	* '''"Award of Rajarathna"''' – Muthamizh Peravai, [[Madras]] on 1 December 1995, conferred by '''Sri. M.''' '''Karunanidhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu'''		* '''"Award of Rajarathna"''' – Muthamizh Peravai, [[Madras]] on 1 December 1995, conferred by '''Sri. M.''' '''Karunanidhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu'''
	* '''"Sangeetha Kalanidhi"''' – conferred by Music Academy, [[Chennai]] on 1 January 1999.		* '''"Sangeetha Kalanidhi"''' – conferred by Music Academy, [[Chennai]] on 1 January 1999.
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	==Family==		==Family==

	Smt. Bibijan is the only daughter of Sheik Chinna Moulana. Chinna Moulana taught vocal music to his daughter. Sheik Subhan Sahib is the son in law and also disciple of Sheik Chinna Moulana. Subhan Sahib accompanied sheik in concerts for few years. Chinna Moulana has five grand sons and one granddaughter. Of his five grandsons, Chinna Moulana trained '''Kasim''' and '''Babu''' vigorously and the brothers accompanied Chinna Moulana in his concerts both in home and abroad for many years. Today, '''Kasim-Babu''' are the front ranking Nadhaswaram artistes and are the torch bearers of Chinnamoulana's tradition. '''Paul Sheik Chinna Kasim''', one of the grandsons is actively involved in ~~christian~~ ministry after his dramatic conversion to Christianity<ref>http://www.southasianconnection.com/articles/296/1/God-Predestined-Me-To-Glorify-Him-Through-A-Pipe-Instrument-Called-The-Nadhaswaram/Page1.html</ref>		Smt. Bibijan is the only daughter of Sheik Chinna Moulana. Chinna Moulana taught vocal music to his daughter. Sheik Subhan Sahib is the son in law and also disciple of Sheik Chinna Moulana. Subhan Sahib accompanied sheik in concerts for few years. Chinna Moulana has five grand sons and one granddaughter. Of his five grandsons, Chinna Moulana trained '''Kasim''' and '''Babu''' vigorously and the brothers accompanied Chinna Moulana in his concerts both in home and abroad for many years. Today, '''Kasim-Babu''' are the front ranking Nadhaswaram artistes and are the torch bearers of Chinnamoulana's tradition. '''Paul Sheik Chinna Kasim''', one of the grandsons is actively involved in Christian ministry after his dramatic conversion to Christianity<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.southasianconnection.com/articles/296/1/God-Predestined-Me-To-Glorify-Him-Through-A-Pipe-Instrument-Called-The-Nadhaswaram/Page1.html \|title=God Predestined Me To Glorify Him Through A Pipe Instrument Called The Nadhaswaram \|website=www.southasianconnection.com \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518053828/http://www.southasianconnection.com/articles/296/1/God-Predestined-Me-To-Glorify-Him-Through-A-Pipe-Instrument-Called-The-Nadhaswaram/Page1.html \|archive-date=2008-05-18}} </ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==

	* Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana – Vol-1 and Vol-2 – By Vani Recording Company		* Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana – Vol-1 and Vol-2 – By Vani Recording Company
	* Nadhaswara Samrat Sheik Chinna Moulana – Immortal series by "T-~~Series”~~		* Nadhaswara Samrat Sheik Chinna Moulana – Immortal series by "T-Series"
	* Sheik Chinna Moulana Carnatic Instrumental-Nadhaswaram – by EMI – RPG		* Sheik Chinna Moulana Carnatic Instrumental-Nadhaswaram – by EMI – RPG
	* Sheik Chinna Moulana – Nadhaswaram – By EMI Colombia		* Sheik Chinna Moulana – Nadhaswaram – By EMI Colombia
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	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	* http://lokabhiramam.blogspot.com/2011/03/shaik-chinna-moulana-interview.html		* http://lokabhiramam.blogspot.com/2011/03/shaik-chinna-moulana-interview.html
	* AllMusic.com (n.d.). [{{~~Allmusic~~\|class=artist\|id=p43087\|pure_url=yes}} Sheik Chinna Moulana].		* AllMusic.com (n.d.). [{{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=p43087\|pure_url=yes}} Sheik Chinna Moulana].
	* Carnatica.com. [http://www.carnatica.net/artiste/sheikh.htm].		* Carnatica.com. [http://www.carnatica.net/artiste/sheikh.htm].
	* Medieval.org. [http://www.medieval.org/music/world/cds/wer1507.html].		* Medieval.org. [http://www.medieval.org/music/world/cds/wer1507.html].
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana
| image = Sheik_Chinna_Moulana.jpg
| Father Name = Sheik Kasim Saheb
| Mother Name = Sheik Nabi Bee
| origin = Karavadi, [[INDIA]]
| Instrument = [[Nadhaswaram]]
| genre = [[Carnatic Music]]
| Occupation = Musician
| years_active = 1924–1999
| website = {{url|http://kasimbabu.org}}
}}

'''Sheik Chinna Moulana''' (12 May 1924, [[Guntur]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] – 13 April 1999, [[Srirangam]], [[Tamil Nadu]]), popularly known as Sheik, was a legendary nadhaswaram player in the Carnatic tradition. He was awarded the [[Madras Music Academy]]'s [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]] in 1998. He achieved high position through his outstanding control over the instrument, rendering the Krities in the Gayaki style and for his extraordinary style of Raga Alapana.

==Tradition==
Sheik Chinna Moulana hails from a family of music (nadhaswaram players). The ancient and traditional art of nadhaswaram playing had been preserved and fostered by the ancestors of Sheik Chinna Moulana, for the past 300 years. Following is list of the doyens who contributed to Chinna Moulana's tradition.

1. Vidhwan Adam Sahib – known for his expertise in the "Ragha – Devagandhari".

2. Vidhwan RasavAripalem Kasim sahib – deeply learned and could answer any doubts on music.

3. Kommur Pitcha sahib – enriched the art of Nadhaswaram.

4. Vidhwan Chinna Moula Sahib and Pedda Moula Sahib brothers- Chinna Moula was well versed in Sanskrit epics like Ramayanam and Amaram and could expound these epics in Telugu.

5. The Kommur brothers Pentu Sahib and Silar sahib – were called geniuses for the raghas Kalyani, Bilahari & Kedharagowla.

6. Chinna Peeru Sahib and Peddha Peeru Sahib Brothers – were famous for their proficiency in the Raghas Saveri and Abheri. Chinna Peeru was honoured with the title 'Nadha Brahma".

7. Sheik Adam sahib of Chilakaluripeta – Guru of Dr.Sheik Chinna Moulana – acclaimed fame for his Ragha Alapana.

8. Sheik Madar Sahib – Sheik Kasim Sahib Pair – were also geniuses. Madar Sahib was Chinn Moulan's Uncle and Kasim sahib was Chinna Moulana's father.

==Early life==
Sheik Chinna Moulana was born in Karavadi Village, Prakasam District, [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Even at very early age he achieved proficiency in [[Nadhaswaram]], first under the tutorship of his father Sheik Kasim Sahib and later Nadhaswara Vidwan Sri Throvagunta Shaik Hassan Saheb ( NadhaBrahma, Nadhaswara Dhaksha (Ref from "Andhrapradesh Nadhaswara & Dolu Kalakarula Charithra") and later under Sheik Adam Sahib, a renowned Nadhaswaram player of Chilakaluripeta, Andhra Pradesh. Recognizing the importance and the role of "Thanjavur Bhaani" (style of playing) he very much wanted to get trained in this. With this in view, he was under the tutelage of M/s. Rajam and Duraikannu brothers of Nachiarkovil (Thanjavur District – Tamil Nadu) for some years.

Chinna Moulana was a childhood admirer of T.N. Rajarathnam Pillai, and observed Rajarathinam Pillai as his Maanasika Guru. Chinna Moulana closely observed the style of [[Rajarathinam Pillai]] from the early age itself and adapted Rajarathinam Pillai's playing techniques in his own playing style

==Career==
Sheik Chinna Moulana gave his first performance in 60s in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] and quickly gained renown.

Sheik Chinna Moulana was an ardent devotee of [[Lord Ranganatha]], which led him to reside in the pilgrim city of [[Srirangam]].

He performed at the Third International Asian Trade Fair, New Delhi in the year 1972. He had also given performance at [[Red Fort]], New Delhi during February 1973 at the invitation of Government of India on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of India's Independence.

He has give performances widely both in India and abroad. He had visited Sri Lanka many times. He went to the United States and Canada in 1973 under the East-West exchange program. There he was awarded the title of '''"Nadhaswara Acharya"''' by Vassar College, New York. He visited Hong Kong in 1982 as an Indian Cultural delegate to the 7th Asian Arts Festival. He visited Soviet Union in 1987 during Sept. /Oct. to give concerts in the Festival of India there. He went to Germany in 1991 during September to give his inaugural concerts in the festival of India in Germany. He travelled all over Germany and gave concerts. He visited France too in 1991. He visited Finland in 1996 and performed in the International Music Festival there. He visited U.A.E in Sept. 1997 and took part in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of India's Independence held in U.A.E.

He has give performances at many important centres. A few are (i) Tansen Festival- Gwalior.(i) SAARC Festival (iii) Teenmurthy Bhavan, New Delhi and so on. He gave a number of lecture demonstrations on Nadhaswaram music, both in home and abroad. He was appointed as the "State Artist" of Tamil Nadu by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.

He was a '''Hon. Professor in the Raja's Government Music College''' of Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu.

==Awards==

* '''"Mangala Vadhya Visaradha"'''- at [[Kumbakonam]] in 1964
* '''"Kalaimamani"'''- Govt. of [[Tamil Nadu]] in 1976
* '''"Padmasri"'''- Govt. of [[India]] in 1977
* '''"Central Sangeet Natak Academy award"''' – in 1977
* '''"Ganakala Prapooma"'''- [[Andhra Pradesh]] Sangeet Natak Academy in 1980
* '''"Gandharva Kalanidhi"''' – at [[Rajamundry]]( A.P)" in 1981
* '''"Madhura Kala Praveena"''' – Sadhguru Sangeetha Samajam, [[Madurai]]
* '''"Nadhaswara Kalanidhi"''' – Saraswathy Kala Samithy, Machilipatnam, [[Andhra Pradesh]], in 1984
* '''"Sapthagiri Vidhwanmani"'''- Thyagaraja Festival Committee, [[Tirupati (city)|Tirupati]] −1984
* '''"Akhila Bharatha Nadhaswara Eka Chakradhipathi"''' – Sri Jambukeshwar Dewasthanam, [[Trichy]], in 1985
* '''"Hon. Degree of Doctorate"''' – [[Andhra University]], [[Visakhapatnam]] in 1985
* '''"Honour by Telugu University"'''- at [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] in 1987
* '''"Award of Senior Fellowship"''' – Govt. of [[India]] in 1988
* '''"Sangeetha Vidhwanmani"''' – [[Thyagaraja]] kala Samithy, [[Vijayawada]] – 1988
* '''"Emeritus Fellowship"''' – Awarded by the Govt. of [[India]] in 1993
* '''"Bridhu"''' awarded by H.H. Shri Jagadguru Srimad Bharathi Teertha Mahaswamy at [[Shringeri]] in 1993. Also appointed as the '''Asthana Vidhwan of Shringeri mutt'''
* '''"Sangeetha Kala Nipuna"''' – Mylapore Fine Arts Club, [[Madras]] on 11 December 1993 conferred by '''Shri. R.''' '''Venkatraman, President of India'''
* '''"Isai Peraringar"''' – Tamil Isai Sangam, [[Madras]] – conferred by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu '''Dr. J. Jayalalitha''' on 21 December 1993
* '''"Sangeetha Rathna Mysore T. Chowdaiah National Award"''' – Conferred by His Excellency '''Shri. K.R. Narayanan, Vice- President of India''', at the Academy of music, [[Bangalore]] on 4 March 1995.
* '''"Award of Rajarathna"''' – Muthamizh Peravai, [[Madras]] on 1 December 1995, conferred by '''Sri. M.''' '''Karunanidhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu'''
* '''"Sangeetha Kalanidhi"''' – conferred by Music Academy, [[Chennai]] on 1 January 1999.

==Contribution==

Having settled down in [[Srirangam]] in the heart of [[Tamil Nadu]] he had founded the '''"Saradha''' '''Nadhaswara''' '''Sangeetha Ashram"''' with the sole aim of imparting knowledge of music- [[Nadhaswaram]] playing in particular to younger generation and he achieved in producing a number of notable students from the Ashram.

Films Division (Govt. of [[India]]) made a film on Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana (Non-feature Film). This film has been selected for the 31st National
Film Festival of [[India]] '''(Indian Panorama-2000)''' and also for the '''International film Festival''' of [[India]].

Dr.Sheik Chinna Moulana died on 13 April 1999 in [[Srirangam]], aged 75 at the abode Lord Ranganatha after brief illness.

==Foundation of Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana==

After his death, his grandsons & disciples '''Kasim-Babu''' have established a Trust in memory of their Guru and grandfather – '''"Dr.Chinnamoulana Memorial Trust"'''. The prime objective of the Trust is to globalise the importance of Nadhaswaram Music. The Trust is rendering noble service – by presenting Nadhswaram instruments to deserving students and also purses to senior indigent artistes of the Nadhaswaram fraternity.

==Family==

Smt. Bibijan is the only daughter of Sheik Chinna Moulana. Chinna Moulana taught vocal music to his daughter. Sheik Subhan Sahib is the son in law and also disciple of Sheik Chinna Moulana. Subhan Sahib accompanied sheik in concerts for few years. Chinna Moulana has five grand sons and one granddaughter. Of his five grandsons, Chinna Moulana trained '''Kasim''' and '''Babu''' vigorously and the brothers accompanied Chinna Moulana in his concerts both in home and abroad for many years. Today, '''Kasim-Babu''' are the front ranking Nadhaswaram artistes and are the torch bearers of Chinnamoulana's tradition. '''Paul Sheik Chinna Kasim''', one of the grandsons is actively involved in christian ministry after his dramatic conversion to Christianity<ref>http://www.southasianconnection.com/articles/296/1/God-Predestined-Me-To-Glorify-Him-Through-A-Pipe-Instrument-Called-The-Nadhaswaram/Page1.html</ref>

==Discography==

* Dr. Sheik Chinna Moulana – Vol-1 and Vol-2 – By Vani Recording Company
* Nadhaswara Samrat Sheik Chinna Moulana – Immortal series by "T-Series”
* Sheik Chinna Moulana Carnatic Instrumental-Nadhaswaram – by EMI – RPG
* Sheik Chinna Moulana – Nadhaswaram – By EMI Colombia
* Collectors Choice – Dr Sheik Chinna Moulana – Nadhaswaram – By Media dreams Ltd
* Great Master's Series – Dr.Sheik Chinna Moulana – By media Dreams Ltd
* Paddhathi – Sheik Chinna Moulana-Live Concert – Vol I & II – By Charsur Digital Work Station

==References==
{{Reflist}}
* http://lokabhiramam.blogspot.com/2011/03/shaik-chinna-moulana-interview.html
* AllMusic.com (n.d.). [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p43087|pure_url=yes}} Sheik Chinna Moulana].
* Carnatica.com. [http://www.carnatica.net/artiste/sheikh.htm].
* Medieval.org. [http://www.medieval.org/music/world/cds/wer1507.html].
* Deccan Herald. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110709005950/http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/may092004/ac2.asp].
* Call to set up chair in Carnatic Music. [https://web.archive.org/web/20040602105348/http://www.hindu.com/2004/04/13/stories/2004041309550300.htm].
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