D. Srinivas (instrumentalist)

Veena Srinivas
Born (1968-09-12) 12 September 1968
Genres Carnatic music
Instruments veena
Years active 1980 – present
Website http://www.veenasrinivas.com/

D. Srinivas, also known as Veena Srinivas (born 12 September 1968) is an Indian veena player of Carnatic music.[1]

Early life and background

Srinivas was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, to Tulasi, a popular veena player. He travels extensively for his concerts.

Career

Srinivas gave his maiden concert at the age of 9 for All India Radio, Hyderabad.[2] Top grade Veena Artiste and received Ugadi Visishta puraskaram by the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Performing Prestigious Veena concerts all over India and Abroad since 25 years. He is the only Veena Artist who performed at the UN.

Awards and honours

  • Emani Sankara Sastry award
  • Chittibabu Memorial award
  • Gidigu Lalitha Memorial award
  • Ugadi Visishta Puraskaram from Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Titles

  • Veena Vidhwamani
  • Veena Praveena
  • Raaga Sudhakara
  • Vainika Ratna
  • Vainika Samraat
  • Vainika Chakravarthy
  • Veena Sambrahma


Discography

  • Tyagaraja Krithis on Veena
  • Indian Classical Ringtones [3]

References

  1. ↑ The Hindu : Friday Review Hyderabad / Tribute : Strings of tribute
  2. ↑ about srinivas
  3. ↑ Ringtones on iTunes Ringtones on Google Play


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