R. Suryaprakash

R. Suryaprakash

Suryaprakash performing at Lotus Temple. Fairfax, VA, USA.
Background information
Born (1967-10-22) 22 October 1967
Origin Chennai, India
Genres Carnatic music
Occupation(s) Carnatic vocalist, composer, lyricist
Years active 1990 – Present
Labels Purnima Records
Website www.rsuryaprakash.com

R. Suryaprakash (born 1967) is an award-winning Carnatic vocalist, composer, and lyricist. An 'A Grade' artist of All India Radio, he has travelled extensively and received accolades for his performances.[1]

Early Life and education

Suryaprakash was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to N. Ramachandran and Alamelu. He began studying music at the age of seven from his uncle Tirukkodikaval Shri V. Rajamani, a disciple of Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. Later, he learned under Shri M. A. Venugopalan, another disciple of Semmangudi. He received his advanced training from Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. V. Sankaranarayanan. He further enriched his repertoire by working with Smt. Sulochana Pattabiraman and Dr. V. V. Srivatsa, both eminent musicologists.[2]

Suryaprakash holds a master's degree in Carnatic music from Madras University.

Career

Suryaprakash is a regular performer in the Carnatic music circuit. He has been accompanied by leading stalwarts such as Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman, Mannargudi Easwaran, Thiruvarur Bhakthavatsalam, V. V. Ravi, Subhash Chandran.[3]

Suryaprakash has performed extensively both in India and abroad in many countries such as Australia, Singapore, US, New Zealand, South Africa. He is a sought-after performer at international Carnatic music festivals, some of which being the 'Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana' and the 'Festival of Asia' in Melbourne, Australia.[4]

In addition to performing, Suryaprakash teaches and conducts workshops for aspiring students.[5]

Suryaprakash has composed numerous thillanas and has composed lyrics and musical score for three Australian dance productions.[6]

Awards

Discography

Released by Purnima Records. Accompaniment: V Suresh Babu, Tanjore Murugabhoopathi, R Ganapathi, & N Sundar.

References

  1. ↑ "R. Suryaprakash". kutcheris.com. kutcheris.com. 13 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Suryaprakash, Ramachandran. "Thaniavarthanam – R. Suryaprakash." Interview.Youtube. Google, 21 November 2012. Web. 14 August 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09-NohmBlDg>.
  3. ↑ Ramakrishnan, M. V. (23 December 2011). "Cosmic vision of Khambodi". The Hindu. Hindu.
  4. ↑ Suryaprakash. "Tours Abroad". first = Ramachandran. External link in |website= (help)
  5. ↑ "Duke-UNC South Asian Classical Music Partnership, UNC Sangeet: R. Suryaprakash, Carnatic vocalist". World Music. CVNC. Online Publications, Inc. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Spread the glory of traditional music among the uninitiated". The Hindu. Photo: S. Siva Saravanan. The Hindu. 4 July 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  7. ↑ CORRESPONDENT, SPECIAL. "Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha honours artistes". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  8. ↑ Suryaprakash, Ramachandran. "Awards, Titles and Prizes". R Suryaprakash's Official Website. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  9. ↑ Suryaprakash, Ramachandran. "Albums". R Suryaprakash's Official Website. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
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