Nedunuri Krishnamurthy
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Dr. Nedunuri Krishnamurthy (born October 10, 1927) is a famous Indian Carnatic
vocalist. His tonal quality and "Continuity" are his special assets.
, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
to Rama Murthy Panthulu and Vijayalakshmi. His father held a small job, at the estate of the Raja of Pithapuram. He was under influence of his mother who sang Ashtapadis, Tarangas and the Adhyatma Ramayana kritis. She had a great influence on him while growing up.
He joined the Maharaja’s Music College at Vizianagaram in the year 1940 and received initial training in Violin and Vocal from the Dwaram Narasinga Rao Naidu. In 1949, he was influenced by carnatic vocalist, Sripada Pinakapani
, and under his guidance developed his style of music.
; Government College of Music and Dance, Secunderabad
; and retired as Principal of G.V.R Government College of Music and Dance, Vijayawada
in 1985. He was Dean of Faculty of the Fine Arts and Chairman of Board of Studies in Music of Sri Venkateswara University and Nagarjuna University.
He immensely contributed to Annamacharya Project of the TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
) in tuning most of the "Annamacharya
" kritis as we know them today.
The Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras, conferred on ‘Nedunuri’ with the title “Sangeetha Choodamani” in the year 1976. The Music Academy
, Madras conferred on him the most prestigious title of “Sangeeta Kalanidhi” in the year 1991.
He has been appointed as the ‘Asthana Vidwan’ of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
and also of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.
Performing Artiste since 1945 – SIX DECADES OF MUSICAL CAREER.
Nada Yogi Nedunuri is a music connoisseur’s delight.
Prestigious Record – Performing at the “MADRAS MUSIC ACADEMY” for more than Five Decades
2. Koka Satyavathi
3. Dr.(Smt.) K Sarasvathi Vidyarthi
4. Sri Garimella Bala Krishna Prasad
5. Smt. Sobha Raju
6. ‘Malladi Brothers’ Sri Srirama Prasad & Sri Ravi Kumar
7. Smt. G Sarada Subrahmanyam
8. Smt. V Lalitha Chandra Sekhar
9. Smt. Geetha Krishna Murthy (Vainika)
10. Palaka Govindarao
02. Annamayya Pada Kadambam
03. Annamayya Pada Kamalam
04. Annamayya Pada Neerajanam
05. Annamayya Pada Ravali
06. Annamayya Pada Sammohanam
07. Annamayya Pada Vasantham
08. Srihari Rasakrithi (TTD Release)
09. Bhadrachala Ramadasu Keerthanalu (with Dasarathi Sataka Poems)
10. Raga Sudha Rasam
11. Rare Krithi’s of Tyagaraja
12. Raga Madhur (Audio) by Swathi Soft Solutions Company release.
13. Raga Ranjani (DVD) by Swathi Soft Solutions Company release.
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
vocalist. His tonal quality and "Continuity" are his special assets.
Early life
Born in PithapuramPithapuram
For famous Playback singer see Pithapuram Nageswara RaoPithapuram is a town and a municipality in East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh....
, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
to Rama Murthy Panthulu and Vijayalakshmi. His father held a small job, at the estate of the Raja of Pithapuram. He was under influence of his mother who sang Ashtapadis, Tarangas and the Adhyatma Ramayana kritis. She had a great influence on him while growing up.
He joined the Maharaja’s Music College at Vizianagaram in the year 1940 and received initial training in Violin and Vocal from the Dwaram Narasinga Rao Naidu. In 1949, he was influenced by carnatic vocalist, Sripada Pinakapani
Sripada Pinakapani
Professor Sripada Pinakapaani shortly S. Pinakapani is a medical doctor, administrator, professor in medicine, and carnatic musician.-Early life:...
, and under his guidance developed his style of music.
Performing career
Nedunuri Krishnamurthy worked as Principal of S.V.College of Music and Dance, Tirupati; M.R.Government College of Music and Dance, VizianagaramVizianagaram
Vizianagaram is the main city of the Vizianagaram District of north-eastern Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Vizianagaram district was formed on 1 June 1979, with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam. It is, at present, the largest municipality of...
; Government College of Music and Dance, Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
; and retired as Principal of G.V.R Government College of Music and Dance, Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
in 1985. He was Dean of Faculty of the Fine Arts and Chairman of Board of Studies in Music of Sri Venkateswara University and Nagarjuna University.
He immensely contributed to Annamacharya Project of the TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams also referred as TTD is an independent trust which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh...
) in tuning most of the "Annamacharya
Annamacharya
Sri Tallapaka Annamacharya was the official songmaster of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, and a Telugu composer who composed around 36000 keertana songs, many of which were in praise of Venkateswara, the presiding deity of the temple...
" kritis as we know them today.
The Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras, conferred on ‘Nedunuri’ with the title “Sangeetha Choodamani” in the year 1976. The Music Academy
Madras Music Academy
Madras Music Academy, or simply Music Academy, is one of the premier and early Music Academies in the South Indian city of Madras, now Chennai. It plays an important role in encouraging and promoting primarily the Carnatic Music south Indian art form. It also played an important role in revival of...
, Madras conferred on him the most prestigious title of “Sangeeta Kalanidhi” in the year 1991.
He has been appointed as the ‘Asthana Vidwan’ of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams also referred as TTD is an independent trust which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh...
and also of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.
Performing Artiste since 1945 – SIX DECADES OF MUSICAL CAREER.
Nada Yogi Nedunuri is a music connoisseur’s delight.
Prestigious Record – Performing at the “MADRAS MUSIC ACADEMY” for more than Five Decades
Prominent disciples
1. Kala Prapoorna late Dr. Domada Chitti Abbayi2. Koka Satyavathi
3. Dr.(Smt.) K Sarasvathi Vidyarthi
4. Sri Garimella Bala Krishna Prasad
5. Smt. Sobha Raju
6. ‘Malladi Brothers’ Sri Srirama Prasad & Sri Ravi Kumar
7. Smt. G Sarada Subrahmanyam
8. Smt. V Lalitha Chandra Sekhar
9. Smt. Geetha Krishna Murthy (Vainika)
10. Palaka Govindarao
Discography
01. Annamayya Antaranga Tharangam02. Annamayya Pada Kadambam
03. Annamayya Pada Kamalam
04. Annamayya Pada Neerajanam
05. Annamayya Pada Ravali
06. Annamayya Pada Sammohanam
07. Annamayya Pada Vasantham
08. Srihari Rasakrithi (TTD Release)
09. Bhadrachala Ramadasu Keerthanalu (with Dasarathi Sataka Poems)
10. Raga Sudha Rasam
11. Rare Krithi’s of Tyagaraja
12. Raga Madhur (Audio) by Swathi Soft Solutions Company release.
13. Raga Ranjani (DVD) by Swathi Soft Solutions Company release.
Awards, Honors & Felicitations
| Item No | Organization | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai | SANGEETHA CHOODAMANI, 1976 |
| 02. | Visakha Music Academy,Visakhapatham | SANGEETA KALASAGARA, 1980 |
| 03. | Sur Singar Samsad of Bombay | SWAR VILAS, 1981 |
| 04. | Sri Yagnavalka Cultutal Association,Hyderabad | NADA SUDHA NIDHI, 1981 |
| 05. | Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha, Kakinada | GANA KALA NIDHI, 1982 |
| 06. | Sri Tulasivanam Sangeetha Parishad, Trivendrum | GAYAKA CHOODAMANI, 1982 |
| 07. | Central Sangeet Natak Academy,New Delhi, Govt. of India | SANGEET NATAK ACADEMY AWARD, 1986 |
| 08. | Sri Tyagaraja Swamy Trust, Tirupati | SAPTAGIRI SANGEETHA VIDWANMANI, 1987 |
| 09. | Sri Tyagaraja Kala Samithi | SANGEETHA VIDWANMANI, 1989 |
| 10. | Sriram Music Academy, Srinagar | SANGEETHA VIDYA BHASKARA, 1989 |
| 11. | Kalasagaram, Secunderabad | SANGEETHA KALA SAGARA, 1989 |
| 12. | Sangeetha Rasika Samakhya, Tirupati | NADA YOGI, 1989 |
| 13. | Santhi Renaissance International Foundation (SRI Foundation, USA) | SRI KALA PRAPURNA, 1991 |
| 14. | Madras Music Academy, Chennai | SANGITA KALANIDHI, 1991 |
| 15. | Bharathi Gana Sabha, Amalapuram | GANA KALA BHARATHI, 1993 |
| 16. | Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad | KALA NEERAJANA PURASKARAM, 1995 |
| 17. | Sri Annamacharya Project of North America, (SAPNA). Chicago, USA | ANNAMACHARYA VIDWANMANI, 1995 |
| 18. | Sri Sivanandaguru Educational and Cultural Trust, Bheemunipatham | GANGADEVI EMINENT CITIZEN AWARD, 1997 |
| 19. | World Teachers Trust, Visakhapatnam | MASTER M.N. AWARD, 1997 |
| 20. | Datta Peetham, Mysore | NADA NIDHI, 1998 |
| 21. | State Cultural Council, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad | HAMSA AWARD, 1999 |
| 22. | Sangeetha Vidwat Sabha, Kakinada | ANNAMACHARYA BHARATHI, 1999 |
| 23. | Bhairavi, Indian Fine Arts Society, USA | SANGEETHA RATNAMARA, 2000 |
| 24. | Sri Venkateswara Annamacharya Society of America, California, USA | ANNAMACHARYA SANKEERTHANA KIREETI, 2000 |
| 25. | World Telugu Federation | TEULGU TALLI AWARD, 2000 |
| 26. | Bharatiya Vidyabhavan, Coimbatore Kendra | SANGEETH SAMRAT, 2001 |
| 27. | Fine Arts Cultural Themes, Sydney (FACTS) Australia | SWARA NIDHI, 2001 |
| 28. | Badam Apparao Memorial Trust,Pithapuram | BADAM APPARAO MEMORIAL TRUST AWARD, 2002 |
| 29. | Raja – Lakshmi Foundation, Chennai | RAJA LAKSHMI AWARD, 2002 |
| 30. | Telugu Fine Arts Society,New Jersey, USA | DR.K.V.RAO & JYOTHI RAO AWARD, 2002 |
| 31. | Andhra Music Academy | SANGITA VIDYANIDHI |
| 32. | Prasara Bharati, New Delhi | NATIONAL ARTISTE AWARD, 2004 |
| 33. | South Indian Education Society, Mumbai | NATIONAL EMINENCE AWARD, 2006 |
| 34. | Visakha Music and Dance Academy | NADAVIDYA BHARATHI, |
| 35. | Government of Andhra Pradesh | PRATIBHA RAJIV PURASKAR, 2006 |
| 36. | South Indian Cultural Association, Hyderabad | SANGITHA CHAKRAVARTHI, |
| 37. | Academy of Music, Bangalore | K.K. MURTHY MEMORIAL CHOWEDIAH AWARD, 2008 |
| 38. | Shanmukhananda Sahba, Mumbai | NATIONAL EMINENCE AWARD, 2010 |
| 39. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University,Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh | HONORARY DOCTORATE, 2010 |
| 40. | Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam, Tirupati | ‘ASTHANA VIDWAN’ of TTD, 2010. |
| 42. | Sri Durga Malleswarala Vari Devastanam,Vijayawada. | ‘ASTHANA VIDWAN’, 2010. |
| 43. | Music Academy, Madras 1998 | Best Raga Rendering |
| 44. | Music Academy, Madras | Best Senior Vocalist (2 times) |
| 45. | Indian Fine Arts Society, Madras, 1989. | Best Senior Vocalist |
Sources
- http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/10/10/stories/2003101001621300.htm
- http://www.carnaticdarbar.com/legends/2008/legends_nedunuri.asp
- http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May202007/finearts200705192587.asp
- http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/30/stories/2006103013640200.htm
- http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006030301550200.htm&date=2006/03/03/&prd=fr&
- http://www.sangeetham.com/bboard/quest.php3?submit=yes&qid=8616&forid=10
- http://www.sakshi.com/Main/Weeklydetails.aspx?Newsid=56873&subcatid=3&categoryid=1
- http://www.deccanherald.com/content/86832/singing-divine-us.html
External links
- Website about Nedunuri
- some music samples from musicindiaonline.com
- Senior musicians honour Nedunuri Krishnamurthy, The Hindu, October 30, 2006
- Music is in his genes, The Hindu, October 10, 2003
- Rewarding eminence, The Hindu, November 25, 2002
- Publication: The Times Of India - Chennai; Date: Dec 22, 2009; Section: Times City; Page: 4
- The launch of Sama Gana Lahari, The Hindu, April 4, 2008