A. Kanyakumari (Violin) || Amba Kamakshi || Bhairavi ragam

Artists:
Violin: A. Kanyakumari
Mridangam: Bangalore V Praveen
Kanjira: Vyasa Vittal
Supporting Violinist: Anuthama Murali
About A. Kanyakumari:
Kanyakumari is a native of Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh and has been living in Chennai for more than 4 decades.She belongs to a family of musicians.Her parents Sri Avasarala Ramarathnam and Smt.Jayalakshmi encouraged her immensely to pursue music. She was fortunate to be a sishya (disciple) of 3 great legendary gurus, Ivaturi Vijeswara Rao, M. Chandrasekaran and M. L. Vasanthakumari.
Listening to her sparkling brighas and intricate sangatis while she had just started to tread her musical journey, the respected music critic Subbudu compared her music to the ever glittering diamond stud in the nose ring of the goddess Kanyakumari. Ever since she has received innumerable accolades and praise from audiences worldwide and discerning critics for her innovation, accompaniment and solo performances while at the same time strictly adhering to the Carnatic music tradition. Needless to say it is her dedication and sincere hardwork along with the able guidance of her gurus Ivaturi Vijeshwara Rao, M. Chandrasekharan and M. L. Vasanthakumari which have groomed her into a front ranking violinist. Her extensive experience spanning more than 4 decades combined with a sharp acumen and fine sense of creativity has earned her a distinct place.She has evolved her own style of melodious playing and silken bowing which closely resembles vocal music rhapsodising audiences all over.
Awards and honours:
A Kanyakumari was awarded the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award of the Madras Music Academy for the year 2016. She is the first female violinist to get the award. Other awards include
Padma Shri (the fourth highest civilian award) awarded by Indian Government 2015
The prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award (for the year 2016) from the Madras Music Academy, Chennai
Kalaimamani from Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Ugadi Puraskarfrom Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Top Rank by A.I.R
Honorary citizenship of the state of Maryland,U.S
TTK Award from the Music Academy,Chennai
Asthana Viidushi of Sringeri Sarada Peetam,Ahobila Mutt and Avadhoota Peetam
"Saptagiri sangeetha vidwanmani from Sri Tyagaraja Festival Committee of Tirupathi.
Dhanurveena Praveena, a title bestowed on her by M.S. Subbulakshmi, commemorating Kanyakumari's 25 years in concerts
Sangeeta Kala Nipuna, from the Mylapore Fine Arts Club, 2002
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 2003
Sangeetha Chudamani Award from Krishna Gana Sabha, 2012
She was selected for Limca Book of Records 2004 for her various achievements in music as a versatile woman violinist.

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What a pleasant Raga

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Anantha koti Namaskaram

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very nice