MUSIC
Profiles of the later 20th century musicians, instrumentalists
CHARUMATHI RAMACHANDRAN - VOCALIST.............(B. July 12, 1951)
Born at Chennai of K.Viswanathan and Alamelu, Charumathi is a gold
Medalist and stood first in B.A. (Music) in the University of Madras.
Had her initial training under her mother; later she had her tutelage
under Dr.M.L.Vasanthakumari for more than twelve years after a period
under Ramnad Krishnan, vocalist. Received the Government of India
Scholarship for a two year training under Vidwan D.K.Jayaraman in
1975-77 and the Music Academy Dikshitar scholarship for training under
Sangita Kalanidhi D.K.Pattammal. Sangita Kalanidhi T.Brinda is her guru
for training in veena. Thus Charumathi has had intensive training under a
galaxy of gurus. Her husband, Ramachandran is a popular vocalist. The
artiste has skill and resource. 'Chitraambari' is a novel presentation
of the musical couple with orchestral backing.
Charumathi has received awards for 'best musician ' in 1971, 1979, 1981,
1983 and 1986 from the Music Academy, Chennai. With her rich and varied
training and a vast repertoire of songs of the different composers, she
is popular with the music-loving public.
NOOKALA CHINNA SATHYANARAYANA - VOCALIST
Vocalist, violinist and musical discourse performer, Chinna
Sathyanarayana studied under Kamalapati Akkaji Rao, Mangalampatti
Pattabhiramayya, Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu, Narasinga Rao and Dr.
S.Pinakapani. Was the principal of a music college and giving concerts.
Teaching is his favourite field of activity..
Title :
' 'Sangita Kalasagara' by Visakhapattinam Music Academy in 1986
Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1988
Padma Bhushan in 2010.
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