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'''Vidushi R. Vedavalli''' (born 1935) is a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Swaminathan|first=G.|date=2015-11-19|title=Vedavalli at 80|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/vedavallis-80th-birthday-was-celebrated-by-disciples/article7896013.ece|access-date=2021-06-08|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
'''Vidushi R. Vedavalli''' (born 1935) is a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Vedavalli served in the Teacher's College of Music of the [[Madras Music Academy]] for several years before becoming Professor of Vocal Music in the Government College of Music [[Adyar (Chennai)|Adyar]]. She has thus shared her deep knowledge and extensive repertoire with numerous students at these institutions apart from training some privately.  
Vedavalli served in the Teacher's College of Music of the [[Madras Music Academy]] for several years before becoming Professor of Vocal Music in the Government College of Music [[Adyar (Chennai)|Adyar]]. She has thus shared her deep knowledge and extensive repertoire with numerous students at these institutions apart from training some privately.  


She is also trained in playing the [[veena]], and has a good command over [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Sanskrit]], [[Kannada language|Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], which helps her sing with greater understanding or ''artha bhava'' (meaning and emotion). She now lives in [[Chennai]] with
She is also trained in playing the [[veena]], and has a good command over [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Sanskrit]], [[Kannada language|Kannada]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], which helps her sing with greater understanding or ''artha bhava'' (meaning and emotion). She lived in [[Chennai]] with her (second) husband D. R. Santhanam and mother Padmasani Ammal, at the turn of the century. Later she and her husband moved to Pune to be with their daughter, and D R Santhanam died in Pune in July 2021. <ref>https://sriramv.wordpress.com/2021/07/25/a-farewell-to-mr-dr-santhanam/</ref>
her husband D. R. Santhanam, and mother Padmasani Ammal.


==Awards and Recognitions==
==Awards and recognitions==


From a very young age, Vedavalli won several awards in prestigious competitions including All India Radio's first prize for Classical Music and Light Classical Music, awarded by the President of India. In 2000, she received the [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]], which is considered the highest award in Carnatic music. She is one of the few women to have received this honor. She also received the ''[[Sangeetha Kalasikhamani]]'' award given by the Fine Arts Society, Chennai in 1995.
From a very young age, Vedavalli won several awards in prestigious competitions including All India Radio's first prize for Classical Music and Light Classical Music, awarded by the President of India. In 2000, she received the [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi]], which is considered the highest award in Carnatic music. She is one of the few women to have received this honor. She also received the ''[[Sangeetha Kalasikhamani]]'' award given by the Fine Arts Society, Chennai in 1995.
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==Disciples==
==Disciples==


Among her disciples today are accomplished performers, researchers, teachers and writers.
Among her disciples today are accomplished performers, researchers, teachers and writers. Sumitra Vasudev and her daughter Sushruti Santhanam are her disciples. Sushruti is based in Pune and teaches music there. <ref>https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/unwind/tuning-into-carnatic/articleshow/71237147.cms</ref>


Sumitra Vasudev and Sushruti Santhanam are her disciples.
==References==
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==External links==
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* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091027141933/http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/8896/page1.html |date=October 27, 2009 |title=R. Vedavalli's personal website }}
* [http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/article438124.ece Her article on her childhood]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/article438124.ece Her article on her childhood]
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Latest revision as of 01:42, 15 December 2021


R. Vedavalli
R. Vedavalli.jpg
R. Vedavalli
Born1935 (age 89–90)
Mannargudi, Madras Presidency, India
OccupationIndian classical vocalist
Years active1953–
Spouse(s)Ramaswamy & D. R. Santhanam
Parent(s)Ramaswami Iyengar (father)
Padmasani Ammal (mother)
Awards

Vidushi R. Vedavalli (born 1935) is a Carnatic vocalist.[1]

Early life[edit]

R. Vedavalli was born in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India to Ramaswami Iyengar and Padmasani Ammal.

Career[edit]

R. Vedavalli's talent for music was identified early on by Madurai Srirangam Iyengar, who brought the five-year-old a harmonium, and got her started on vocal lessons. The family moved to Madras in a few years time, and Vedavalli came under the tutelage of Mudicondan Venkatarama Iyer.

She received a Central Government scholarship to specialize in Padams and Javalis with T.Muktha, and in Pallavis with Venkataramana Iyer. Though she has performed since childhood, it was Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar who advised her to turn into a professional musician, when he heard her sing as an 18-year-old. She has travelled throughout India and abroad in North America, South-East Asia, the Far East and the Gulf, giving concerts and lecture demonstrations.

Vedavalli served in the Teacher's College of Music of the Madras Music Academy for several years before becoming Professor of Vocal Music in the Government College of Music Adyar. She has thus shared her deep knowledge and extensive repertoire with numerous students at these institutions apart from training some privately.

She is also trained in playing the veena, and has a good command over Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, which helps her sing with greater understanding or artha bhava (meaning and emotion). She lived in Chennai with her (second) husband D. R. Santhanam and mother Padmasani Ammal, at the turn of the century. Later she and her husband moved to Pune to be with their daughter, and D R Santhanam died in Pune in July 2021. [2]

Awards and recognitions[edit]

From a very young age, Vedavalli won several awards in prestigious competitions including All India Radio's first prize for Classical Music and Light Classical Music, awarded by the President of India. In 2000, she received the Sangeetha Kalanidhi, which is considered the highest award in Carnatic music. She is one of the few women to have received this honor. She also received the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award given by the Fine Arts Society, Chennai in 1995.

Disciples[edit]

Among her disciples today are accomplished performers, researchers, teachers and writers. Sumitra Vasudev and her daughter Sushruti Santhanam are her disciples. Sushruti is based in Pune and teaches music there. [3]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Swaminathan, G. (19 November 2015). "Vedavalli at 80". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ↑ https://sriramv.wordpress.com/2021/07/25/a-farewell-to-mr-dr-santhanam/
  3. ↑ https://punemirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/unwind/tuning-into-carnatic/articleshow/71237147.cms

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