A. Kanyakumari becomes first female violinist to get Sangita Kalanidhi Award

Q.  Which female musician has become the first violinist to get the Sangita Kalanidhi award?
- Published on 26 Jul 16

a. A. Kanyakumari
b. B. Kanyakumari
c. C. Kanyakumari
d. D. Kanyakumari

ANSWER: A. Kanyakumari
 
A. Kanyakumari, an outstanding and versatile violinist, will get the Sangita Kalanidhi award of the Music Academy this year.
  • “The executive committee of the Academy held on July 24 has unanimously chosen her for its coveted award,” said N. Murali, president of Academy.
  • He said Ms. Kanyakumari was the first woman violinist to get the award in the history of the Music Academy and she will preside over the 90th annual conference of the Academy to be held between December 15, 2016 and January 1, 2017.
  • The award will be conferred on her at the Sadas on January 1, 2017.
  • She belongs to the Balasubramaniam school of music.
  • She has also created 7 rages under Saptadri, 7 names of Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati

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