Shashank Subramanyam at Tansen Samaroh at Gwalior on Dec 22, 2022

Shashank Subramanyam live at Tansen Samaroh at Gwalior on Dec 22, 2022 Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra - Tabla Phalgun Parupalli - Mridangam Ragas Purvi Kalyani and Kapi. Shashank Subramanyam A senior artist in the field of Indian Classical Music, a child prodigy, Shashank amazed the public from the age of six in 1984, shortly after the death of the legendary TR Mahalingam, alias Mali, a genius and innovator of the Carnatic flute who had predicted a great future for Shashank. Formed in the greatest tradition by father Subramanyam, Palghat K.V. Narayanaswami, one of the greatest singers of the last cen- tury, Shashank has a vast repertoire and has never ceased to evolve and innovate. Known for several noteworthy contribution, he varies the tones by use of multiple flutes of various sizes using transposed fingering techniques. Already unique in this, he goes even further by incorporating the Hindustani music that he studied with the legendary vocalist Pandit Jasraj. His incredible sound and his consummate art of improvisation make him the most astonishing flautist of South India. The Government of France recently awarded Shashank with the prestigious French knighthood / title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for the year 2022. Among other coveted awards bestowed, Grammy nomination for the CD album with Guitarist John McLaughlin in 2009, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award by the President of India in 2017 and Kalaimamani by Govt of Tamil Nadu in 2001 are noteworthy. An A- Top ranked artist in the All India Radio and TV, he has presented concerts, workshops, lec-dems in prestigious concert halls, universities and conservatories in over 50 countries. He is not only known for his Flute solos, but also very well known for his wide ranging collaborative projects. He has 80 CDs and several DVDs to his credit.