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{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = R. Suryaprakash
| caption = Suryaprakash performing in the Chennai December music season.
| origin = [[Chennai|Chennai, India]]
| genre = [[Carnatic music]]
| occupation = [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist, composer, lyricist
| years_active = 1990 – Present
| website = {{URL|http://www.rsuryaprakash.com}}
| label = Purnima Records
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'''R. Suryaprakash ''' is a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist, composer, and lyricist. An 'A Grade' artist of [[All India Radio]], he has travelled extensively and received accolades for his performances.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.kutcheris.com/artist.php?id=170|title = R. Suryaprakash|date = 13 August 2013|website = kutcheris.com}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Suryaprakash 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.<ref name=":1">Suryaprakash, Ramachandran. "Thaniavarthanam – R. Suryaprakash." Interview.Youtube. Google, 21 November 2012. Web. 14 August 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09-NohmBlDg>.</ref>

Suryaprakash holds a master's degree in Carnatic music from [[Madras University]].
He was also awarded the doctorate degree in March 2020 by [[Madras University]] for his thesis titled "Structured and Systematic Approach to Manodharma Sangeetham".

==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]], [[Thiruvarur Bhakthavatsalam]], [[V. V. Ravi]], Subhash Chandran.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Cosmic vision of Khambodi|date = 23 December 2011|first = M. V.|last = Ramakrishnan|url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/cosmic-vision-of-khambodi/article2739621.ece|publisher = Hindu|work = [[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

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 Festival]] and the 'Festival of Asia' in [[Melbourne|Melbourne, Australia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://rsuryaprakash.com/tours.php|title = Tours Abroad|website=rsuryaprakash.com|first = Ramachandran|last = Suryaprakash}}</ref>

Suryaprakash is both a concert performer and a teacher, much sought after. He has conducted several workshops for aspiring students.<ref>{{Cite journal|title = Duke-UNC South Asian Classical Music Partnership, UNC Sangeet: R. Suryaprakash, Carnatic vocalist|date = 19 March 2012|url = http://cvnc.org/eventDetail.cfm?eventId=5131|journal = CVNC|accessdate = 13 August 2013|publisher = Online Publications, Inc.|department = World Music}}</ref>

Suryaprakash has composed [[thillana]]s [[ragamalika]]s [[krithi]]s. He has composed lyrics and set musical score for three Australian dance productions.<ref>{{Cite news|title = Spread the glory of traditional music among the uninitiated|date = 4 July 2010|url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/spread-the-glory-of-traditional-music-among-the-uninitiated/article499437.ece|newspaper = [[The Hindu]]|accessdate = 13 August 2013|others = Photo: S. Siva Saravanan}}</ref>

==Awards==
* Kalaimamani Award, Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, Chennai, 2018
*G. Ramanathan Award, Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai, 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/sri-parthasarathy-swami-sabha-honours-artistes/article5463315.ece|title =Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha honours artistes|accessdate = 22 January 2014|website = The Hindu|date =16 December 2013}}</ref>
* 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<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rsuryaprakash.com/awards.php|title = Awards, Titles and Prizes|accessdate = 13 August 2013|website = R Suryaprakash's Official Website|first = Ramachandran|last = Suryaprakash}}</ref>

==Discography==
* 1995 – one-hour recording, released by Kalavardhini. Accompaniment: [[V. V. Ravi|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 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 (ghatamist)|E. M. Subramaniam]]. [[E. M. Subramaniam (ghatamist)| ]]
* 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<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.rsuryaprakash.com/albums.php|title = Albums|accessdate = 14 August 2013|website = R Suryaprakash's Official Website|first = Ramachandran|last = Suryaprakash}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/both-original-and-traditional/article2147187.ece
* http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/blazing-tower-of-music/article2368526.ece
* http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/cosmic-vision-of-khambodi/article2739621.ece
* http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/resonating-with-bhakti/article2714487.ece
* http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/music-is-perfect-harmony-of-the-heart-and-mind/article658470.ece
* http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/spread-the-glory-of-traditional-music-among-the-uninitiated/article499437.ece

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[[Category:21st-century Indian male classical singers]]
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