QUESTION: Consider the following statements about Sangita Kalanidhi Award -2018:
- Vidwan N Ravikiran has been selected for 2018- Sangita Kalanidhi.
- This is considered as one of the highest award in Carnatic Music.
- The award will be given by The Music Academy, Madras.
Of the above the correct statement is/are:
(a) Only 1&2
(b) Only 2&3
(c) Only 1
(d) Only3
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- The Madras Music Academy announces Sangita Kalanidhi (one of the highest award in Carnatic Music) and other awards on 15th July 2018.
- Well – known Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam has been selected for 2018- Sangita Kalanidhi.
- At the same occasion other awards were also announced under various titles. These are:
SANGITA KALA ACHARYA AWARD – It is to be given to two persons namely Shri Thanjavur R Ramdas (a Veteran Mridangam artist) for consciously training several artists as jewels and Dr.K Omana Kutty (Vocalist) for teaching music for several years within the academic framework.
T.T.K AWARDS –It is to be given Smt. Kalyani Ganesan (a respected Vainika) and Shri S.R.G. Rajanna (Veteran Nagswaram Performer).
MUSICOLOGIST AWARD– Dr. Premeela Gurumurthy was declared as winner. She is a professional in Carnatic Music and currently serving as Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu University of Fine Arts.
NRITYA KALANIDHI AWARD – This is a dance award conferred to Smt. Shanta Dhananajayan for the year 2018. She is an eminent Bharatnatyam exponent and a guru.
About Sangita Kalanidhi Award:
- This is a prestigious award bestowed to the jewels and experts of Carnatic music who has contributed distinguishly for the development and dignity of it.