Annavarapu Rama Swamy (born 27 March 1926) is an Indian classical violinist from Andhra Pradesh, India.
Annavarapu Rama Swamy | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Annavarapu |
| Born | 23 March 1926 Eluru, Somavarappadu, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Awards: Padma Shri (2021) | |
Career
editHe is known for his contributions in the field of Carnatic music.[1][2][3] He is noted for inventing new Ragas and Talas such as Vandana Raga, Sri Durga Raga and Tinetradi Tala and Vedadi Tala.[4] In 2021, he was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian award the Padma Shri in the Arts and Literature category.[4] He was awarded the Fellowship of Andhra Pradesh Sangeeta Akademi in 1983.[5][4]
Awards and recognition
edit- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, by the Government of India, 1996[6]
- Fellowship of Andhra Pradesh Sangeet Akademi in 1983[5]
- Padma Shri, by the Government of India, 2021[4]
References
edit- ^ Dasagrandhi, Madhuri (19 January 2018). "The changing 'tunes' of Carnatic music". Telangana Today.
- ^ "Violin maestro bemoans diluted standards of music". The Hindu. 12 December 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Kumar, Ranee (26 May 2011). "Living by values". The Hindu.
- ^ a b c d "Four artistes from Telugu states honoured with Padma Shri". The News Minute. 26 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Annavarapu Ramaswamy". Sangeetnatak.gov.in.
- ^ "List of Awardees". Sangeetnatak.Gov.in.
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