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Prakash Ulliyeri
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Prakash Ulliyeri | |
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| Born | 10 May 1970 Ulliyeri, Kozhikode, Kerala, India) |
| Genres | Indian classical |
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| Instruments | Harmonium pump organ |
| Spouse(s) | Jitha |
| Children | 1 |
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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.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
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.
Ulliyeri's formal training took place at the Chembai Memorial Music College in Palakkad.[2] During his time working with the Nadam orchestra, Ulliyeri practiced harmonium and found his knack for playing ghazals.
Career[edit | edit source]
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.
Throughout his career, Prakash Ulliyeri has collaborated with many artists, including Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Pankaj Udhas. He has performed in London's Royal Albert Hall and Australia's Opera House for audiences.[3]
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.[4]
He is a founding member and State General Secretary of the Kerala Artist Fraternity[5] and is the Chairman of the Palakkad district and a member of the Board of Trustees.
Ulliyeri is also the founder of Thatva Musical Solutions, an institution for music education.[6]
Awards[edit | edit source]
Ulliyeri received[when?] the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.[6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ GANAPATHI, K. (2017-02-09). "Keying in melody". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ↑ "ഹാർമോണിയത്തിലെ നാട്ടുഘരാന". Deshabhimani (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ↑ "എന്റെ ദുഃഖവും സന്തോഷവും പ്രകടിപ്പിക്കാൻ സാധിക്കുന്നത് ഹാർമോണിയത്തിലൂടെയാണ്- പ്രകാശ് ഉള്ള്യേരി". Mathrubhumi. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ↑ "Percussion and melody unite; Mattannur, Prakash to launch band". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ↑ "Kerala Artistes' Fraternity". Kerala Artistes' Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "ഉള്ളിയേരിക്ക് അഭിമാനമായി പ്രകാശിന് അംഗീകാരം". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 2023-09-02.