Shashank Subramanyam
Shashank Subramanyam | |
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 Shashank Subramanyam | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Shashank Subramanyam October 14, 1978 Rudrapatna, Karnataka, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music, World music |
| Occupation | Flautist |
| Instruments | Bamboo flute (Carnatic flute, bansuri) |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Website | www |
Shashank Subramanyam (born 14 October 1978) is an Indian Carnatic flautist. A child prodigy, he began performing publicly at the age of six in 1984 and became the youngest flautist to perform in the senior concert slot at the Music Academy, Chennai, in 1991. He has performed internationally as a soloist and has collaborated with musicians from Indian classical, jazz and world music traditions.[1][2]
Career
Shashank gave his first public performance in 1984 at the age of six. In January 1991, aged twelve, he became the youngest flautist to perform in the senior concert slot at the Music Academy, Chennai.[1]
He has performed extensively across Asia, Europe, North America and Australia and has collaborated with musicians including John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Paco de Lucía, Pandit Jasraj, Ustad Shahid Parvez and Rakesh Chaurasia.[3]
He appeared on John McLaughlin's album Floating Point[4], which received a nomination for "Best Contemporary Jazz Album" at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.[5]
His performances have been featured by BBC World Television in Destination Music[6] and by CNN International on Travel Logue India.[7]
Honours
Shashank received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2017.[8]
In 2022, the Government of France appointed him a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.[9]
He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.[10]
In 2008, Shashank featured as a guest artist on guitarist John McLaughlin's album Floating Point, which received a nomination for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in the category of Best Contemporary Jazz Performance, Instrumental (later renamed Best Contemporary Jazz Album).
References
- 1 2 Balasubramanian, Shyam (17 July 2023). "Recall (1992): Flautist Shashank Subramanyam could identify all 72 Melakarta ragas when he was 3". India Today. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- ↑ "Musical conversations with flautist Shashank Subramanyan". The New Indian Express. 20 December 2023.
- ↑ "Self-taught maestro". The Tribune. 30 September 2018.
- ↑ Kelman, John (26 May 2008). "John McLaughlin: Floating Point". allaboutjazz.com. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
- ↑ "John McLaughlin Grammy Awards and Nominations". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Shashank profile 2023" (PDF). sbkk.in. Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sublime Integration of Hindustani and Carnatic traditions with World renowned maestros of Indian Classical Music" (PDF). music-web.ucsd.edu. University of California, San Diego. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 July 2026. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees".
- ↑ "Highest French honour for flautist Shashank Subramanyam". Deccan Herald.
- ↑ "Musical conversations with flautist Shashank Subramanyan". The New Indian Express.
Further reading
- Shetty, Kavitha (15 January 1992). "Music is Subramanaya Shashank's main passion". India Today. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- "Shashank Subramanyam's ever-evolving musical path". The New Indian Express. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- Naidu, Jaywant (8 September 2016). "A master of melody". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- "Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- "John McLaughlin – Artist". The Recording Academy. GRAMMY.com. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
- "Ordre des Arts et des Lettres". Ministère de la Culture (France). Retrieved 15 July 2026.
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