B. Sasikumar

B. Sasikumar is a noted Carnatic music violinist, musician, teacher, composer and writer from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

B. Sasikumar
B. Sasikumar in concert
Background information
Born (1949-04-27) 27 April 1949
OriginIndia
GenresCarnatic music
Occupation(s)Violinist, Musician, Teacher, Composer and Writer
Instrument(s)Violin
Years active1967 to present
Websitewww.bsasikumar.in

Profile

B. Sasikumar was born on 27 April 1949 in Thiruvalla, to M. K. Bhaskara Panicker and G. Sarojini Amma.

He started his basic lessons in music from his father, who was a Nadaswaram maestro, musician and composer (also known as Kocchu Kuttappan of the Thiruvalla Brothers). Later he joined the Swati Thirunal College of Music, Trivandrum, Kerala, and took his Ganabhooshanam and Ganapraveena degrees in music under the guidance of violinist Chalakkudy Narayana Swamy.

He started his career as a lecturer at Swati Thirunal College of Music in 1967. He later joined All India Radio, Trivandrum, as staff artiste (Violin) in 1971 and still continues there.

Recognition and awards

References
  1. "Classical Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
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