Bombay Jayashri chosen for Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2023 by Music Academy

The Sangita Kalanidhi award for 2023 will be given to celebrated Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri by the Music Academy, according to a recent announcement. A Padma Shri awardee, Jayashri has been recognised as one of the top Carnatic musicians of the current era. Aside from Carnatic music, she has also been trained in Hindustani music, classical dance, and the veena. The Sangita Kalanidhi award, conferred by the Madras Music Academy, involves a gold medal and a citation and is the highest award in Carnatic music.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

  1. Bombay Jayashri, a renowned Carnatic vocalist and Padma Shri recipient, will receive the Sangita Kalanidhi award in 2023.
  2. Jayashri has been acknowledged as one of the top Carnatic musicians of the modern era.
  3. In addition to Carnatic music, Jayashri has trained in Hindustani music, classical dance, and the veena.
  4. The Sangita Kalanidhi award is the highest award in the field of Carnatic music.
  5. The Madras Music Academy confers the Sangita Kalanidhi award, which involves a gold medal and a birudu patra (citation).