R. Suryaprakash

R. Suryaprakash
Suryaprakash performing at Lotus Temple. Fairfax, VA, USA.
Background information
Born	(1967-10-22) 22 October 1967
Origin	Chennai, India
Genres	Carnatic music
Occupation(s)	Carnatic vocalist, composer, lyricist
Years active	1990 – Present
Labels	Purnima Records
Website	www.rsuryaprakash.com

R. Suryaprakash (born 1967), is an award-winning Carnatic vocalist, composer, and lyricist. An 'A Grade' artist of All India Radio, he has travelled extensively and received accolades for his performances.^[1]

Early Life and education

Suryaprakash was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to N. Ramachandran and Alamelu. He began studying music at the age of seven from his uncle Tirukkodikaval Shri V. Rajamani, a disciple of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. Later, he learned under Shri M. A. Venugopalan, another disciple of Semmangudi. He received his advanced training from Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. V. Sankaranarayanan. He further enriched his repertoire by working with Smt. Sulochana Pattabiraman and Dr. V. V. Srivatsa, both eminent musicologists.^[2]

Suryaprakash holds a master's degree in Carnatic music from Madras University.

Career

Suryaprakash is a regular performer in the Carnatic music circuit. He has been accompanied by leading stalwarts such as Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman, Mannargudi Easwaran, V. V. Ravi, Subhash Chandran.^[3]

Suryaprakash has performed extensively both in India and abroad in many countries such as Australia, Singapore, US, New Zealand, South Africa. He is a sought-after performer at international Carnatic music festivals, some of which being the 'Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana' and the 'Festival of Asia' in Melbourne, Australia.^[4]

In addition to performing, Suryaprakash teaches and conducts workshops for aspiring students.^[5]

Suryaprakash has composed numerous thillanas and has composed lyrics and musical score for three Australian dance productions.^[6]

Awards

G. Ramanathan Award, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai, 2013^[7]
Gana Kala Vipanchee, Padma Vibushan M. Balamuralikrishna, 2007
Nada Chintamani, Chintamani Gayana Samaja, Chennai, 2007
Best Vocalist, Madras Music Academy, Chennai, 2006
Ganamrutha Sagara, Gana Mukundhapriya, Chennai, 2006
Gambhira Gana Siromani, ABC, Sydney, 2005
Best Vocalist, Madras Music Academy, Chennai, 2004
Youth Excellence Award, Rotary Club of Madras, Chennai, 2004
Ariyakudi Memorial Award, Sriragam Fine Arts, Chennai, 2004
Nadachudhar, Nadabrahmam Music Journal, 2003
Madhura Gana Tilaka, Indian Arts Academy, Melbourne, 2003
Youth Excellence Award, Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust, 2002
Best Vivadhi Raga Exposition, Madras Music Academy, Chennai, 2001
Yuva Kala Bharathi, Bharat Kalachar, Chennai, 1999
Maharajapuram Sri Viswanatha Iyer Prize for Best Raga Alapana, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai, 1996
Best Vocalist, Indian Fine Arts Society, Chennai, 1995
Best Vocalist, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai, 1991^[8]

Discography

1995 – one-hour recording, released by Kalavardhini. Accompaniment: V V Ravi and Thiruvarur Bhakthavatsalam.
1998 – one-hour recording, released by Kalavardhini. Accompaniment: V V Srinivasa Rao and Mannarkoil Balaji.
2000—CD and cassette titled "Shining Pearls Of Swati Tirunal" by Carnatica. Accompaniment: Mullaivasal Chandramouli and Mannarkoil Balaji.
2004—CD and cassette titled "Legendary Melodies," consisting of classical hits of M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, S. G. Kittappa, M M Dandapani Desikar, M. L. Vasanthakumari, and others.

Released by Purnima Records. Accompaniment: V Suresh Babu, Tanjore Murugabhoopathi, R Ganapathi, & N Sundar.

2005 – CD and cassette titled “Maestro's Popular Melodies.” Released by Kosmic Music. Accompaniment: M A Krishnaswamy, Karukurichi Mohanram, and N Sundar.
2006—CD titled “Shanmatha Sunaadam of Dikshithar.” Released by Purnima Records. Accompaniment: Vittal Ramamurthy, Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and Vaikom R Gopalakrishnan.
2007 – CD titled "Suryaprakash Live Concert – Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2007." Recorded and Released by Carnatica. Accompaniments: Nagai Sriram, Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and E. M. Subramaniam.
2009 – CD—Suryaprakash's first Tamil devotional twin album "Ethanai Kodi Inbam" and "Ananda Vilakku." Recorded and released by Guru Maharaji Trust, New Delhi.
2009 – CD titled "Consonance." Released by Purnima Records. Accompaniment: Raghavendra Rao, Tanjore Murugaboopathi, Murali
2009 – CD titled Sri Rush Kshetram Tamil kritis/ compositions of Neduntheevu Ponn Suhir on Sri Rajarajeswari Peetam, Rush,NY, USA rendered by Suryaprakash. Recorded and released by Swati Soft Solutions.
2010 – CD titled "Raagangale...Paadalgale.." Carnatic Double CD Album. Accompaniment: B Ananthakrishnan and S J Arjun Ganesh Released by Purnima Records.

2012 – CD titled “Madhura Gaanam.” Carnatic album. Accompaniment: Nagai Sriram and Tanjore Murugaboopathi^[9]

References

↑ "R. Suryaprakash". kutcheris.com. kutcheris.com. 13 August 2013.
↑ Suryaprakash, Ramachandran. "Thaniavarthanam – R. Suryaprakash." Interview.Youtube. Google, 21 November 2012. Web. 14 August 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09-NohmBlDg>.
↑ Ramakrishnan, M. V. (23 December 2011). "Cosmic vision of Khambodi". The Hindu (Hindu).
↑ Suryaprakash. "Tours Abroad". first = Ramachandran. External link in |website= (help)
↑ "Duke-UNC South Asian Classical Music Partnership, UNC Sangeet: R. Suryaprakash, Carnatic vocalist". World Music. CVNC (Online Publications, Inc.). 19 March 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
↑ "Spread the glory of traditional music among the uninitiated". The Hindu. Photo: S. Siva Saravanan (The Hindu). 4 July 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
↑ CORRESPONDENT, SPECIAL. "Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha honours artistes". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
↑ Suryaprakash, Ramachandran. "Awards, Titles and Prizes". R Suryaprakash's Official Website. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
↑ Suryaprakash, Ramachandran. "Albums". R Suryaprakash's Official Website. Retrieved 14 August 2013.

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