Nagamani Srinath
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Nagamani Srinath | |
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| Occupation(s) | Carnatic vocalist, guru |
| Awards | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2010) |
Mysore Nagamani Srinath (born 7 April 1950)[1] is an Indian Carnatic music vocalist and guru from Mysore, Karnataka. She has performed and taught Carnatic music for over five decades and received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2010 for her contributions to the field.[2]
Early life and training
[edit]Nagamani Srinath was born in Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India.[2] She started learning Carnatic music at age five under her mother, Smt. Saradamba.[2] She later trained under musicians including Sangita Bhushana H.R. Srinath, Vidwan Ramarathnam, and T. Puttaswamaiah.[2][1]
Career
[edit]Nagamani Srinath began performing Carnatic music as a teenager and has given concerts at venues across India,[3] including the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival.[4] She has also taught numerous students, with her annual student concerts, such as the 2016 event at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Chennai, showcasing their progress.[5][6] She has advocated for increased opportunities for Carnatic musicians in Karnataka and greater recognition for classical music in state honors like the Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards.[7][8] In 2024, she published a book, Antaraalada Alaapane, about her experiences as a Carnatic vocalist.[1]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 1998 Rajyotsava Prashasti Award[9]
- 2010 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[2]
- 2015 Sangita Kala Acharya award from the Madras Music Academy for her work as a performer and teacher[10]
Personal life
[edit]Nagamani Srinath resides in Mysore, where she continues to teach and perform. She participates in local festivals and supports initiatives to promote Carnatic music.[4][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Vocalist Nagamani Srinath chronicles her musical journey in Antaraalada Alaapane". The Hindu. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Mysore Nagamani Srinath" (PDF). Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ SUBBUDU (25 December 1986). "A musician who sings for his own pleasure". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
Nagamani Srinath's mid-afternoon recital at the Academy was noteworthy for its scholarship, classicism and melody.
- ^ a b "Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha concludes". The Hindu. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ "Showcase of commitment and talent". The Hindu. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ "Total involvement and convincing portrayals". News18. 14 January 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ "Carnatic musicians rue lack of opportunities for local talent in state". Deccan Herald. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Classical music not adequately represented in Rajyotsava awards". Deccan Herald. 2 December 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ "Rajyotsava Awards". Karnataka Government. Archived from the original on 15 June 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "The Sangita Kala Acharya awards will go to vocalist Mysore Nagamani Srinath and percussionist T.H. Subashchandran". Deccan Chronicle. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2025.