Ganesh and Kumaresh
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Ganesh and Kumaresh | |
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 Ganesh and Kumaresh at IIM Bangalore | |
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| Also known as | Violin Brothers / Fiddling Monks |
| Genres | Carnatic music |
| Years active | 1972 - Present |
| Website | www.ganeshkumaresh.org |
Ganesh and Kumaresh are an Indian duo of violinists who are a part of the Carnatic music (South India) fraternity.[1][2] The brothers are known as modern contemporary artists in "Sastriya Sangitam". They were awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2018 for Carnatic Instrumental Music (Violin).[3] Kumaresh's wife, Jayanthi Kumaresh, is a noted Veena player.
Early life[edit]
Ganesh and Kumaresh were born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh in 1964 and 1967, respectively, where their father Sri T.S. Rajagopalan was employed in Life Insurance Corporation of India. Their musical training started at home at the early ages of 3 and 2, respectively, under their father, who also taught other students in the neighborhood.[4]
Music career[edit]
Ganesh and Kumaresh, apart from performing, they also score music for films and dance productions. They played music for the movies Dance Like a Man and Chandrikai. Their own musical form raga pravaham brings out the intricacies of the Indian ragam and thalam.
They have performed at several global festivals in countries and regions including India, the USA, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Maldives, and Australia.
They also appeared in Doordarshan Bharati's musical clip advertisement for national unity along with veterans in music, sports and various fields (as the national representatives of their respective field).
Ganesh Rajagopalan is also a present active member of Shakti, which won the Best Global Music Album award at the Grammys 2024 for their comeback album 'This Moment'.
Discography[edit]
- Colours of India
- Navarasa
- Shadjam
- Aksharam
- Carnatic Chills
- Expressions
- Samarpan
- Brahmma
- Seasons
- Aditya
- Vasantham
- Bowing with Passion
Music Singles[edit]
- Milky way
- Flights of Anjaneya
- Modi
- Begada
- Nalinakanti
Awards[edit]
- Grammy Award 2023 for the Album "SHATKI - THIS MOMENT"
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2018
- Academy of Music Chowdiah Award for the year 2016
- Asthana Vidwans of the Sri Matam of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam and Sringeri Sharada Madhom.
- Dwaram Venkata Swami Naidu award
- Titles: Kalaimamani, Sunaada Sironmani, Sangeetha Saragnya, "Sarasa Gaana Praveena" and many more.
References[edit]
- ^ "Immersed in the splendour". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ Shyamhari Chakra. "Music beyond boundaries". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- ^ "The Sangeet Natak Akademi announces its winners for the year 2018". The Indian Express. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "Meeting the 'fiddling monk'". Deccan Herald. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
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