Alexander S. Abisheganaden (b. 31 January 1926, Singapore–d. 7 March 2023) was among the most prominent guitarists in Singapore. A recipient of the Cultural Medallion for music in 1988, Abisheganaden dedicated much of his life to teaching and popularising guitar playing. Although his full-time career was in education, he developed a reputation as a highly versatile musician who was equally adept in classical, popular and traditional genres. Besides the classical guitar, Abisheganaden played the double bass, bass and piano accordion, among others. He also sang, composed and acted. He is the father of Jacintha Abisheganadan, an accomplished actress, entertainer and jazz singer.
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