Smitha Madhav

Smitha Madhav
Origin Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Genres Carnatic music – Indian Classical Music and Classical Dance
Occupation(s) Carnatic Musician, Dancer
Website Official website

Smitha Madhav[1] is an accomplished and performing Carnatic Classical Singer and Bharatanatyam Dancer.[2] Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of India and one of the two main classifications of Indian Classical Music (the other being Hindustani Classical Music). Smitha is an eminent and versatile artist in both forms of these fine arts.

Early life

Keeping up with the tradition of the Guru Shishya Sampradaya, wherein students visit their gurus face to face on a daily or a weekly basis to learn music, Smitha began learning Carnatic vocal music at the age of four and gave her first public performance in 1994. Her renditions in concerts reflects a melodious voice and a mastery of the four fundamental elements of classical music namely Sruthi, Swara, Raga and Thala that comes as a result of several years of training and practice. Smitha's concerts have spellbound diverse audiences from Rasikas to the lay man alike across cities and towns all over India and abroad. Her enthusiasm and energy to promote these fine arts is noteworthy.

Music career

Smitha has been trained in Bharatanatyam by Guru Nritya Choodamani Smt Rajeswari Sainath, the director of Sruthi Laya Kendra Natarajaalaya. This institute was founded by one of the stalwarts and heavy weights in Carnatic Classical Music, Mrudangam maestro Karaikudi Mani. She also continues to receive advanced training in Carnatic Classical music from Ms Lalitha & Ms Haripriya, better known as Hyderabad Sisters. Smitha has a Diploma program in Music and Dance from the Telugu University which she completed with distinction. She is currently pursuing the Masters' Program in Dance from the Indirakala Sangeet Vishwa Vidyalaya and the Masters' programme in Music from the Madras University. She is an empanelled artiste of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)[3]

Tours and performances

Smitha has performed in all major sabhas all over India and has presented her concerts in the United States of America, Australia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. She rendered nearly 30 recitals and lecture demonstrations across the United States to render funds for Vegesna Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to serving differently-abled children.[4][5][6][7]

Choreographies

Smitha also choreographs on her own and has to her credit four major works

Film and television

On television, Smitha has anchored several shows in multiple languages.

Awards and recognitions

Smitha's work has been widely acknowledged and she is the recipient of various prestigious awards. Some of these are given below

List of select concerts

2011 at a glance

References

  1. ↑ "Official Website of Smitha Madhav". Hyderabad, India: Opensource Models. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
  2. ↑ "Smitha Madhav". artscape. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "Indian Council for Cultural Relations".
  4. ↑ "Vegesna Foundation Official Page".
  5. ↑ "Vegesna Foundation 2006 Fund Raising".
  6. ↑ Ponangi, Ravi R. "Smitha Madhav Kicks Off US Tour With Dance and Music".
  7. ↑ "Telugu Association of Greater Greenville".
  8. ↑ Staff Reporter (15 September 2006). "Thematic solo dance on pilgrimage". Hyderabad, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 15 September 2006.
  9. ↑ Chowdhary, Sunita Y (30 June 2007). "Emotional Journey into the realm of art". Hyderabad, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2007.
  10. ↑ Raghuvanshi, Alka (7 October 2006). "Dance and Art Unite". Hyderabad, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 7 October 2006.
  11. ↑ Kumar, Ranee (17 November 2011). "Redefining Management Steps". Hyderabad, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
  12. ↑ Kumar, Ranee (30 September 2011). "Rare Song and Dance Feat". Hyderabad, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
  13. ↑ "2nd World Tamils Economic Conference – Exhibition".

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