Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma
Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma ಆನೂರು ಅನಂತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶರ್ಮ | |
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Also known as | Shivu |
Born | Bangalore, Karnataka | 29 March 1965
Origin | India |
Genres | Carnatic music |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Mridangam |
Labels | President, Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy, Govt of Karnataka |
Website | www |
Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma (Kannada: ಆನೂರು ಅನಂತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶರ್ಮ, born 1965) is a mridangist from India.
Early life and background
[edit]Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma (popularly known as Shivu) who hails from a family of musicians was born to Vidwan Anoor R Ramakrishna and Smt. Sree Lakshmi. His father Anoor Ramakrishna was a violinist, and a teacher in the Dept. of Music of Bangalore University.[1]
Career
[edit]As an artist, Anantha Krishna Sharma started performing professionally at the age of fifteen. He has accompanied many artistes such as Gayathri Venkata Raghavan, T. M. Krishna, H S Prashanth,[2] Sriram Parasuram, Charulatha Ramanujam, M.S. Sheela,[3] T. S. Satyavathi,[4] Jayanthi Kumaresh and C. Honnappa Bhagavathar and others.
Anantha Krishna Sharma has travelled across the globe as an accompanying artiste and for conducting workshops. few notable performances:
- AKKA conference, USA [5]
- Group Jugalbandi with Pranesh and Praveen Gotkhindi called "Ganga Kaveri", USA.[6][7]
- Played Mridangam for Raghu Dixit Productions[8]
- Composed rhythmic patterns for an ensemble of Sri Ayyanar College of Music, "LayaLahari".[9]
- Composed and directed a "Folk Ensemble" containing only folk instruments with varied folk patterns knit together.[10]
- Composed music for Sanskrit Verses on Hindu GOD's. Produced & Released by "Roots Music" for 53 albums.[11]
- Composed music for a traditional Kathak performance by Nirupama and Rajendra[12]
- Composed and directed a unique rhythmic programme in which utensils from kitchen, furniture and miscellaneous items found at home were used to create a percussion ensemble.[13]
Recognition
[edit]This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (February 2023) |
- "Best Mridangam Artist" in 1981 by Gayana Samaja[14]
- "Laya Kala Prathibhamani" Title and Vidwan H. Puttachar Memorial award by Percussive Arts Centre in 2000[15]
- "Best Mridangam Artist" in 1996 from Madras Music Academy[16]
- "Ganakala Shri" in 2005 by Karnataka Ganakala Parishat[17]
- Felicitated by "Hamsadhwani Creations" in 2009[18][19]
- "Asthana Vidwan" of Sri Kanchi Mutt in 2010 by Sri Kanchi Mutt[20]
- Served as the president of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy, Govt of Karnataka. [21]
Disciples
[edit]Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma has trained percussion artistes like Arun Kumar,[22] G. Guruprasanna.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "Anantha Krishna Sharma (Shivu) - Nadatarangini". nadatarangini.org. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Sri Tirunarayana Trust®". tirunarayana.in. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "December Season 2007". Archived from the original on 7 February 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Mallige Kannada Association of North Texas - Member Announcements". Archived from the original on 30 December 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "2004 AKKA World Kannada Conference - Business Forum". akkaonline.org. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "OSAAT". osaat.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "KB USA". Archived from the original on 5 February 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "Kote Raghu Dixit Productions". raghudixitproductions.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Preview - Drishti Art Foundation and Satya Foundation present Kalapoornima Moonlit art utsav". Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ "THALAVADYOTSAV 2010/DSC_8345". kutcheribuzz.com. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Roots Music". rootsofmusic.com. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "ADC | Company". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
- ^ Govind, Ranjani (12 July 2014). "Percussionist to replace his mridangam with utensils". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ The Sruti, Foundation. "Profile of Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma".
- ^ "A bequest in capable hands".
- ^ Music Academy Award, Awardee List. "1996 Music Awards" (PDF).
- ^ KGP, Awardee List. "KGP Awardee List". Karnataka Ganakala Parishat.
- ^ "Welcome to the official website of Hamsadhwani Creations". mssheela.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 20 November 2009. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "Indian Artistes Classical Dancers and Musicians".
- ^ KSNA, President. "Appointed as president of KSNA".
- ^ "The Official Website of Layatharanga". layatharanga.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ "G. Guruprasanna - kutcheris.com". www.kutcheris.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2022.