Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma

Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma (Kannada: ಆನೂರು ಅನಂತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶರ್ಮ, born 1965) is a mridangist from India.

Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma
ಆನೂರು ಅನಂತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಶರ್ಮ
Also known asShivu
Born (1965-03-29) 29 March 1965
Bangalore, Karnataka
OriginIndia
GenresCarnatic music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Mridangam
LabelsPresident, Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy, Govt of Karnataka
Websitewww.anoormusic.com

Early life and background

Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma (popularly known as Shivu) who hails from a family of musicians was born to Vidwan Anoor R Ramakrishna and Smt. Sree Lakshmi. His father Anoor Ramakrishna was a violinist, and a teacher in the Dept. of Music of Bangalore University.[1]

Career

As an artist, Anantha Krishna Sharma started performing professionally at the age of fifteen. He has accompanied many artistes such as Gayathri Venkata Raghavan, T. M. Krishna, H S Prashanth,[2] Sriram Parasuram, Charulatha Ramanujam, M.S. Sheela,[3] T. S. Satyavathi,[4] Jayanthi Kumaresh and C. Honnappa Bhagavathar and others.

Anantha Krishna Sharma has travelled across the globe as an accompanying artiste and for conducting workshops. few notable performances:

  • AKKA conference, USA [5]
  • Group Jugalbandi with Pranesh and Praveen Gotkhindi called "Ganga Kaveri", USA.[6][7]
  • Played Mridangam for Raghu Dixit Productions[8]
  • Composed rhythmic patterns for an ensemble of Sri Ayyanar College of Music, "LayaLahari".[9]
  • Composed and directed a "Folk Ensemble" containing only folk instruments with varied folk patterns knit together.[10]
  • Composed music for Sanskrit Verses on Hindu GOD's. Produced & Released by "Roots Music" for 53 albums.[11]
  • Composed music for a traditional Kathak performance by Nirupama and Rajendra[12]
  • Composed and directed a unique rhythmic programme in which utensils from kitchen, furniture and miscellaneous items found at home were used to create a percussion ensemble.[13]

Recognition
  • "Best Mridangam Artist" in 1981 by Gayana Samaja[14]
  • "Laya Kala Prathibhamani" Title and Vidwan H. Puttachar Memorial award by Percussive Arts Centre in 2000
  • "Best Mridangam Artist" in 1996 from Madras Music Academy
  • "Ganakala Shri" in 2005 by Karnataka Ganakala Parishat[15]
  • Felicitated by "Hamsadhwani Creations" in 2009[16][17]
  • "Asthana Vidwan" of Sri Kanchi Mutt in 2010 by Sri Kanchi Mutt
  • Served as the president of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy, Govt of Karnataka. [18]

Disciples

Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma has trained percussion artistes like Arun Kumar,[19] G. Guruprasanna.[20]

References
  1. "Anantha Krishna Sharma (Shivu) - Nadatarangini". nadatarangini.org. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  2. "Sri Tirunarayana Trust®". tirunarayana.in. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  3. "December Season 2007". Archived from the original on 7 February 2010. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  4. "Mallige Kannada Association of North Texas - Member Announcements". Archived from the original on 30 December 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  5. "2004 AKKA World Kannada Conference - Business Forum". akkaonline.org. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  6. "OSAAT". osaat.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  7. "KB USA". Archived from the original on 5 February 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  8. "Kote Raghu Dixit Productions". raghudixitproductions.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  9. "Preview - Drishti Art Foundation and Satya Foundation present Kalapoornima Moonlit art utsav". Archived from the original on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  10. "THALAVADYOTSAV 2010/DSC_8345". kutcheribuzz.com. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  11. "Roots Music". rootsofmusic.com. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  12. "ADC | Company". Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
  13. Govind, Ranjani (12 July 2014). "Percussionist to replace his mridangam with utensils". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  14. The Sruti, Foundation. "Profile of Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma".
  15. KGP, Awardee List. "KGP Awardee List". Karnataka Ganakala Parishat.
  16. "Welcome to the official website of Hamsadhwani Creations". mssheela.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  17. "Archive News". The Hindu. 20 November 2009. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  18. KSNA, President. "Appointed as president of KSNA".
  19. "The Official Website of Layatharanga". layatharanga.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  20. "G. Guruprasanna - kutcheris.com". www.kutcheris.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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