Question:Who has been announced to be conferred with the Sangita Kalanidhi, 2019?
(a) S. Sowmya
(b) Aruna Sairam
(c) M.S. Sheela
(d) Anjum bhattacharya
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
(a) S. Sowmya
(b) Aruna Sairam
(c) M.S. Sheela
(d) Anjum bhattacharya
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 21st July 2019, the Executive Committee of the Music Academy announced Sangita Kalanidhi and other awards.
- Dr. S. Sowmya, an outstanding Carnatic vocalist has been chosen for the coveted Sangita Kalanidhi award.
- Other Awards and Recipients:
Sangita Kala Acharya
- It is to be given to two persons Smt. Seetha Narayanan and Smt. M.S. Sheela.
T.T.K. Awards
- It is to be conferred to Shri. Vyasarpadi Kothandaraman(popular Nagaswaram artistes) and Shri Rajkumar Bharathi(renowned performer).
Musicologist Award
- Dr. Arati N.Rao was announced to be honoured with the award.She is Assistant Professor, Jain University, Bengaluru where she researches and teaches in the area of musicology.
Nritya Kalanidhi
- The Nritya Kalanidhi Award for Dance, will be conferred on Smt. Priyadarsini Govind, one of the foremost Bharatanatyam dancers among the current generation.
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.
- Sangita Kalanidhi and other music awards will be conferred at the Sadas of the Music festival on 1 st January 2020.
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