Annavarapu Rama Swamy
Indian classical violinist
| Annavarapu Rama Swamy | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Annavarapu |
| Born | (1926-03-23) 23 March 1926 (age 100) Eluru, Somavarappadu, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Awards: Padma Shri (2021) | |
Indian classical violinist
Annavarapu Rama Swamy (born 27 March 1926) is an Indian classical violinist from Andhra Pradesh, India.
Career
He is known for his contributions in the field of Carnatic music.[1][2][3] He is noted for inventing new Ragas and Talas such as Vandana Raga, Sri Durga Raga and Tinetradi Tala and Vedadi Tala.[4] In 2021, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri in the Arts and Literature category.[4] He was awarded the Fellowship of Andhra Pradesh Sangeeta Akademi in 1983.[5][4]
Awards and recognition
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, by the Government of India, 1996[6]
- Fellowship of Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Akademi in 1983[5]
- Padma Shri, by the Government of India, 2021[4]
References
- ↑ Dasagrandhi, Madhuri (January 19, 2018). "The changing 'tunes' of Carnatic music". Telangana Today.
- ↑ "Violin maestro bemoans diluted standards of music". The Hindu. December 12, 2016.
- ↑ Kumar, Ranee (May 26, 2011). "Living by values". The Hindu.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Four artistes from Telugu states honoured with Padma Shri". The News Minute. January 26, 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Annavarapu Ramaswamy". Sangeetnatak.gov.in.
- ↑ "List of Awardees". Sangeetnatak.Gov.in.
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