Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma

Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma (Kannada: ಆನೂರು ಅನಂತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶರ್ಮ, born 1965) is a mridangist from India.

Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma
ಆನೂರು ಅನಂತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶರ್ಮ
Also known asShivu
Born (1965-03-29) 29 March 1965 (age 59)
Bangalore, Karnataka
OriginIndia
GenresCarnatic music
OccupationMusician
InstrumentMridangam
LabelsPresident, Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy, Govt of Karnataka
Websitewww.anoormusic.com

Early life and background

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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

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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

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  • "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

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Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma has trained percussion artistes like Arun Kumar,[22] G. Guruprasanna.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Anantha Krishna Sharma (Shivu) - Nadatarangini". nadatarangini.org. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Sri Tirunarayana Trust®". tirunarayana.in. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  3. ^ "December Season 2007". Archived from the original on 7 February 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Mallige Kannada Association of North Texas - Member Announcements". Archived from the original on 30 December 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  5. ^ "2004 AKKA World Kannada Conference - Business Forum". akkaonline.org. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  6. ^ "OSAAT". osaat.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  7. ^ "KB USA". Archived from the original on 5 February 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  8. ^ "Kote Raghu Dixit Productions". raghudixitproductions.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  9. ^ "Preview - Drishti Art Foundation and Satya Foundation present Kalapoornima Moonlit art utsav". Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  10. ^ "THALAVADYOTSAV 2010/DSC_8345". kutcheribuzz.com. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Roots Music". rootsofmusic.com. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  12. ^ "ADC | Company". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  13. ^ Govind, Ranjani (12 July 2014). "Percussionist to replace his mridangam with utensils". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  14. ^ The Sruti, Foundation. "Profile of Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma".
  15. ^ "A bequest in capable hands".
  16. ^ Music Academy Award, Awardee List. "1996 Music Awards" (PDF).
  17. ^ KGP, Awardee List. "KGP Awardee List". Karnataka Ganakala Parishat.
  18. ^ "Welcome to the official website of Hamsadhwani Creations". mssheela.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  19. ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. 20 November 2009. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  20. ^ "Indian Artistes Classical Dancers and Musicians".
  21. ^ KSNA, President. "Appointed as president of KSNA".
  22. ^ "The Official Website of Layatharanga". layatharanga.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  23. ^ "G. Guruprasanna - kutcheris.com". www.kutcheris.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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