Shashank Subramanyam (born 14 October 1978) is a bamboo flautist (flute player) from India. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, the Government of France honored him with the prestigious title of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for the year 2022[1]. He was born in Rudrapatna, Karnataka. He and his wife Shirisha have a daughter and a son, and live in Chennai, India.[2]
Shashank Subramanyam | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Rudrapatna, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music indian classical music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instruments | flute, Venu, Bansuri |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Website | shashank |
The significance of his contributions was recognized on a global scale, with Saptak Festival of Music in Ahmedabad broadcast on BBC World TV producing a documentary about him titled "Destination Music" in 2006 [3]. Additionally, his performances and interviews were featured on CNN international TV as part of the "Travel Logue India" show.
References
edit- ↑ "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/flautist-shashank-subramanyam-conferred-with-the-prestigious-chevalier-award/articleshow/95340567.cms". Retrieved 21 May 2022.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ↑ Krishnamurthy, Aneal (5 October 2005). "Shirisha Shashank – a Bharatanatyam review". Narthaki.com.
- ↑ "Musician Shashank in BBC Documentry". Retrieved 21 May 2022.
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