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{{Infobox musical artist<br />
| name = Prakash Ulliyeri<br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=y|1970|05|10}}<br />
| birth_place = Ulliyeri, [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], India)<br />
| occupation = {{hlist|Composer|Singer|Instrumentalist}}<br />
| genre = [[Indian classical music|Indian classical]]<br />
| instrument = Harmonium [[pump organ]]<br />
| module={{infobox person|embed=yes<br />
| spouse = Jitha<br />
| children = 1}}<br />
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'''Prakash Ulliyeri''' (born May 10th, 1970) is an Indian musician and instrumentalist from Ulliyeri, [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]]. He is called the 'man with flying fingers' due to his ability with the harmonium and the keyboard.<ref> {{Cite news |last=GANAPATHI |first=K. |date=2017-02-09 |title=Keying in melody |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/Keying-in-melody/article17267075.ece |access-date=2023-09-02 |issn=0971-751X}} </ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Ulliyeri's father, Gopala Paniker, was a [[Nadaswaram]] artist, and his mother, Madhavi, was a folk singer. This early exposure to music and his father's guidance led him to develop a taste for art as a child.<br />
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Ulliyeri's formal training took place at the Chembai Memorial Music College in [[Palakkad]].<ref> {{Cite web |title=ഹാർമോണിയത്തിലെ നാട്ടുഘരാന |url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/music/prakash-ulliyeri/1036682 |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Deshabhimani |language=ml}} </ref> During his time working with the Nadam orchestra, Ulliyeri practiced [[Pump organ|harmonium]] and found his knack for playing [[Ghazal|ghazals]].<br />
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==Career==<br />
Prakash Ulliyeri's contributions to music span various genres, including fusion, Carnatic classical, and film music. He garners attention for his solo performances, mainly due to his way with the harmonium, which he also is a teacher of.<br />
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Throughout his career, Prakash Ulliyeri has collaborated with many artists, including [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], and [[Pankaj Udhas]]. He has performed in London's [[Royal Albert Hall]] and Australia's Opera House for audiences.<ref> {{Cite web |date=2021-10-23 |title=എന്റെ ദുഃഖവും സന്തോഷവും പ്രകടിപ്പിക്കാൻ സാധിക്കുന്നത് ഹാർമോണിയത്തിലൂടെയാണ്- പ്രകാശ് ഉള്ള്യേരി |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/features/prakash-ulliyeri-harmonium-player-keyboard-player-musician-latest-interview-1.6112856 |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref><br />
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Ulliyeri has contributed to Malayalam films and popular albums with his harmonium skills. His collaborations span genres, including ghazal, fusion, and jugalbandi performances. His initiative "Navam" blends Hindustani vocals, Western backing, and traditional Kerala instruments to create a blended musical experience.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percussion and melody unite; Mattannur, Prakash to launch band |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2022/jul/02/percussion-and-melody-unite-mattannur-prakash-to-launch-band-2471996.html |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><br />
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He is a founding member and State General Secretary of the Kerala Artist Fraternity<ref> {{Cite web |title=Kerala Artistes' Fraternity |url=https://kafindia.org/ |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Kerala Artistes' Fraternity |language=en}}</ref> and is the Chairman of the Palakkad district and a member of the Board of Trustees. <br />
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Ulliyeri is also the founder of Thatva Musical Solutions, an institution for music education.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=ഉള്ളിയേരിക്ക് അഭിമാനമായി പ്രകാശിന് അംഗീകാരം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kozhikode/2023/04/01/kozhikode-prakash-ulliyeri.html |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref><br />
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==Awards==<br />
Ulliyeri received{{when|date=September 2023}} the [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award]].<ref name=":0"/><br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[Music of India|Indian music]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/@vedhatheertham/ Youtube Channel of Prakash Ulliyeri]<br />
*{{IMDb name|12847500|name=Prakash Ulliyeri}}<br />
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[[Category:Harmonium players]]<br />
[[Category:Indian classical musicians]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Film musicians from Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:20th-century Indian musicians]]<br />
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