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Name: A. R. Shanti Kumar
Email: rhhsss@yahoo.co.in
Field: Sarod
Address: Plot no:24, 'Shruti Aashray' P & T Colony, Rethi Bowly, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad 500028 Andhra Pradesh,India
Telephone: 0091-40-23510532
Misc. Info: He hales from family of musicians and postgraduate in Music-M.A (Music) from Khairagarh University. A Disciple of Late Dhyanesh Khan S/O Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. A senior Student of Pandit Rajeev Taranath,Reputed Sarod artist and teacher.He belongs to Senia Maihar Gharana of Late Acharya Allauddin Khan. Performing artiste, Tutor, Musicologist & Music Composer. He runs a music institute 'DHWANI' IN Secunderabad PHONE NO:0091-40-27716872. He teaches Hindustani Vocal, Violin, Sarod & OTHER String instruments.Iam currently in United Kingdom looking for an oppurtunity to teach Indian Classical Music. Contact 0044-1923217404
Name: Ayyagari Syamasundram
Email: syamveena@yahoo.co.in
Field: veena
Address:Ayyagari Syamasundaram
Flat No. 102, Rishi Residency, 2-2-185/63,
Somasundaranagar, Opp. Baba Cafe,
Upstairs of Gayatri Rice, Bagh Amberpet,Hyderabad - 500 013
Telephone: MOBIL 9247434866
Misc. Info: Ayyagari SyamaSundaram "Veena Vaadhya Vidya Visarada" Sri Ayyagari Syama Sundaram, an exponent and highly reputed professional Veena Vidwan of Andhra Pradesh, born in 1948 at Vizianagaram is the son of "Vainika Ratna" late Sri Ayyagari Someswara Rao, a famous Veena Vidwan belonging to Vizianagaram tradition well known for its Manodharma Sangeetham. Sri syama sundaram gave his first stage performance when he was only 8 years old. He has superb control over the instrument and has mastered the technique of veena playing. His music is aesthetically rich and belongs to the Gayaki style. He has won the hearts of many audiences both in the country and abroad with his intricate and very melodious notes on the veena. Sri Syama Sundaram has given concerts in all the famous Sabhas in every important city and town all over India and abroad and won many awards. He won the best veena performance awards in the prestigious Madras Music Academy and Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Madras. Sri Syama sundaram has received many titles for his excellence and command on veena at many leading sabhas all over the country. Recently he was awarded the title "Veena Vadhya Vidhya Visarada". Sri Syama sundaram was awarded "A" - Grade in All India Radio in 1978. As a senior "A" Grade artiste Sri Syama sunadaram has been performing from All India Radio and Doorshan for the last 26 years, giving concerts, O.B"s, National channel Recordings, Sangeeth Sammelan Concert, National Programme of Music.
Name: Sandeep Bodhanker
Email: nrithyasri@yahoo.com
Field: Kuchipudi
Address:
Telephone:
Misc. Info: www.sandeepbodhanker.com
Name: Mili Chakraborty
Email: rabinchak@yahoo.co.in
Field: Vocal
Address: Flat No 9, Sana Apartment Behind Taj Residency Hotel Banjar Hills, Road No. 1 Hyderabad
Telephone: 9848325906
Misc. Info: Cine Play back singer, Music Training from Tagore University, Calcutta, Hindi Classical and Semiclasical Training from Snageet Kala Academy, Chandigarh, and Alahabad, India. Stge performer. Hindi vocal, Bhajan, Thungri, semiclassical, Popular Filmi Songs, Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrulgeeti.
Name: Hemamalini Chavali
Email: hemamalinimanju@hotmail.com
Field: Kuchipudi
Address: 101 Manisha Towers 10-1-18/31 Shamnagar Masabtank Hyderabad 500004
Telephone: 40 2331 8815 (H) 9885172192 (M)
Misc. Info: Hemamalini is a disciple of Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam for 10 years. She now conducts her dance classes in Hyderabad in the Masabtank area. She is also a performer and choreographer.
Name: Naga Narayana Chenna
Email: nn_chenna@yahoo.com
Field: Flute ( Bansuri ) Hindusthani Classical
Address: 1-1-1030 Siddarthanagar, NIT, Warangal 506 004
Telephone:
Misc Info:
Name: D. R. K. Viswakarma
Email: viswakarma007@yahoo.com
Field: Folk & Tribal Dancer
Address: B7\F4 Madannapet Colony, Saidabad, Hyderabad-059 Andhra Pradesh, India
Telephone: 0091 98490 42921
Misc Info: Achieved Prathiba Award on June-07, Feliciatated by Governonr of Tamilnadu, India on 15 Agust at Chennai, India, Website: www.apftca.com .
Name: D. Srinivas
Email: dsrinivasveena@yahoo.co.in
Field: Veena
Address: 1) HIG-BLOCK-3, FLAT-3, Bagh Lingampally, Opp.Sundarayya Park, Hyderabad, A.P., 500044 2) Plot No:34, LIC Colony, Behind NTR Park, Indira Park, Hyderabad, A.P. 3) MIGH-18 Vidyanagar, O.U.Main Road, Near SVES College, Hyderabad A.P.-44
Telephone: 9347204313, 040-27604313, 27600172
Misc. Info: D. Srinivas, a child prodigy in Veena, has born in a family of musicians at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. His mother Smt. D. L. Tulasi, a popular Veena Artiste having identified his taste and talent in Veena, initiated and encouraged him to pursue and master the art. Srinivas gave his maiden concert at the age of 9 for AIR, Hyderabad. Vidwan Sri N.S. Srinivasan a desciple of flute maestro late Sri T.R. Mahalingam, is his guru and master architect to introduce him as an artiste with laudable individual traits. Srinivas is a scholarship holder from A.P. Sangeeta Natak Academy for 6 years. Srinivas has participated in almost all the prestigious Gana Sabhas and has been the recipient of many awards for his meritorious and merit worthy performances. Srinivas had the previlege of being the Youngest ‘A’ grade Veena artiste from A.P. to play National Programme of music relayed Live all over the nation from the studio's of ALL INDIA RADIO, Hyderabad. Accompanied with Veena to "Sangeetha Kalanidhi" Dr. Managalampalli Bala Murali Krishna in a commercial C.D. on Tyagaraja Krithis . Srinivas, an A grade Veena Artiste is now a staff in All India Radio, Hyderabad.
Name: D.V.R. Sita
Email: dvr_sita@yahoo.co.in
Field: vocal and veena
Address: H.No. 1-38-10/A Kolluruvari Street, Nazerpet, Tenali-522 201 Guntur(Dist.) Andhra Pradesh India
Telephone: 08644-224009
Misc. Info: Performed morethan 100 concerts at different places all around andhra pradesh and at thiruviayaru. Like to perform at different other places all around india and world
Name: Dharmala Venkateswara Rao
Email: vrdharmala@hotmail.com
Field: Mridangam
Address: 15-182/1, New Mirjalguda, Malkajgiri, Hyderabad - 500 047 :
Telephone: (91)40 27054166
Misc. Info: USA address : 26 SW Horton Way, Beaverton, OR 97006 e-mail : vrdharmala@hotmail.com :
web page http://www.dharmala.focusindia.com/dharmala2.html
Name: Mrs. G. Janaki
Email: janaki.gj@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Classical Vocal
Address: No. 329, Doyens Township, Serilingampally, Hyderabad - 500 019
Telephone: +91-98499-89692
Misc Info: Mrs. Janaki hailed from a traditional family from the temple town Tirupati, from where she has completed her B.A. Music (Carnatic-Vocal) in
1995 from SV Music and Dance College and M.A. Music (Carnatic-Vocal) in 1997, from Sri Padmavathi Women's University. Since from
the age of four, she has started to learn carnatic vocal. As a school student, she has participated in several music competitions and won
many prizes. She is a disciple of Sri Sabari Girish of SV Music and Dance College, Tirupati who is presently the asthana vidwan of Sri
Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Tamilnadu. Mrs. Janaki has very good theoretical back ground in the music. It was in 1992, she had been lucky to learn under mahamahopadhyaya Dr. Nookala China Satyanarayana the then principal of SV Music
and Dance College, Tirupati. During her stint with sri Padmavathi Women's University, for her M.A., she had the best opportunity to learn
under Dr. Dwaram Lakshmi, who is the grand daughter of Dr. Dwaram Venkataswmy Naidu. Since 1996, she had been giving vocal
concerts. She is a regular performer at Tirumala and Tiruchanoor during brahmotsavams. While staying at Bangalore (2002-2006), she has
conducted music classes to different age groups at DRDO township and Vidyaranyapura. Mrs. Janaki has got several accolades and
compliments from famous musicians. After her relocation to Hyderabad in 2006, Mrs. Janaki has started to teach carnatic vocal to children
and house wives. Mrs. Janaki is specialized in the kritis of Sri Annamacharya and the kritis of the music trinity. She has a gifted voice. Her
strong suit is in the voice culture, balance between sruti and laya pronunciation.
Name: Ashok Gurjale
Email: ashokgurjale@yahoo.com
Field: Violin
Address: Aarabhi - The Violin School 1-1-336/61, Vivek Nagar, Chikkadpally, Hyderabad - 500 020, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA Telephone: 9140-27651884, 9140-27671663 Mobile: 9885010979 E-mail : ashokgurjale@yahoo.com
Telephone: 24091011
Misc. Info: I would like to introduce myself Ashok Gurjale music director and principal of "Aarabhi-The Violin School" in Hyderabad, India. visit http://www.indian-music.com/artists/ashokgurjale for my profile. About Aarabhi: "Aarabhi - The violin school" was founded in the year 1998 march which has grown to a vibrant institution comprising of over 100 students of ages varying from 6 to 60. Aarabhi is registered under educational and charitable trust, which is being funded by some of the music lovers and individuals. The students of Aarabhi had performed more than 80 live concerts on various platforms in India and offered to play abroad by various organizations. Indian Classical Music supposed to be one of the toughest music and children of age group 8 - 14yrs playing violin in a symphony makes Aarabhi a unique institution. Please visit our site http://www.indian-music.com/institutes/aarabhi some of the concert photographs can be found at http://aarabhi.0catch.com If anyone interested to join, please contact at the address mentioned.
Name: Hima Bindu
Email: binduhima14@yahoo.co.in
Field: Kuchipudi
Address: Muvva-Nritya Raaga Nigamam, 505, Rukmini Enclave, Dharam Karan Road, Ameerpet, Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 500016
Telephone: 040-23744428/ 9866099972
Misc. Info: Iam a classical dancer in KUCHIPUDI and have completed Masters in dance from University of Hyderabad. I conduct classes in the art form of kuchipudi taking up both the practical and the theoritical aspects of dance. I take two classes per week at Ameerpet.Interested persons, please contact me at the above address or telephone number.
Name: Jaywant
Email: jaywantg@rediffmail.com
Field: Hindustani - Guitar
Address: 1-1-593/A/2 Gandhinagar Hyderabad 500080 India
Telephone: 091-40-7641294
Misc. Info: http://www.jaywant.info
Name: M.V. Kamala Ramani
Email: mvkamalaramani@yahoo.co.in
Field: carnatic vocal
Address: Keerthana Institute for Music plot-81 , srinagar colony , 401 - padmaja towers, hyderabad-500073
Telephone: 040-55829094
Misc. Info: Mrs.M.V.Kamala Ramani is a Post Graduate Gold Medalist in Carnatic Music and is presently under the tutelage of Dr.S.K.Venkatachari in Hyderabad and Sangeeta Kalanidhi Smt.D.K. Pattammal in chennai. She is the director of the "Keerthana Institute for Music" at hyderabad.She trains students to perform, give concerts and also prepares them to give various Govt and other exams. She has herself performed in various famous associations in hyderabad and chennai and also in bangalore and delhi.
Name: Manapragada Srinivasa Murthy
Email: manepro@yahoo.com
Field: folk music -vocal
Address: address in india plot#15, flat#ag-3, V.K.C. Apts Venkateshwara Nagar Colony, ECIL(post) hyderabad-500 062. Andhra Pradesh, India
misc. info: Learned folk music and songs from Renowned International Folk Singer JANAPADA BRAHMA Late Shri. Manapragada Narasimha Murthy, I am presently doing research on the folklore and writing the biography of my Guru JANAPADA BRAHMA Late Shri. Manapragada Narasimha Murthy.Organized and performed in many International Folk Programmes in India and UK and USA, given performances in Television (Doordarshan), All India Radio, Hyderabad, India. : I wish to dedicate my life to uplift the folklore by training the people who really have that zeal of learning the Folk Music. Every Year we conduct JANAPADA USTAVAM in Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh and give away the prestigious AWARD titled MANAPRAGADA NARASIMHA MURTHY AWARD (Award for the works and dedication towards the Folk Lore of the Andhra Pradesh ,INDIA)in Hyderabad ,Andhra Pradesh give this award to one of the Folk Singer who really dedicated doing research works ,performing and uplifting the Folklore .The Selection Committee chooses the Awardees
Name: Mrs. Chitra Nagraj
Email: chithranagaraj@yahoo.com
Field: Vocal
Address: Plot No:21, Brooke Bond Colony, Kakaguda, Secunderabad-500015
Telephone: 27741513
Misc. Info: 23 years of professional teaching (Carnatic classical vocal, devotional vocal, light classical and bhajans, abhangs and shlokas)/ Qulifications: Principal Shruti Music And Cultural Academy registered and affiliated to Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mumbai University./Diploma/Sangeet Visharad & MA Music Training: From beginning to advanced levels and exam preparation for Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Telugu University and Kairagadh University. Trains students to perform on stage and gives them lots of opportunities. Awards; Recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy scholarship New Delhi for a project on Annamacharya keertanas on lord Narasimha. The programme was staged at Ravindrabharati on 2nd Feb 2005 and had all News papers covering reviews and with Doordarshan TV coverage. Concerts: Has performed all over India under the aegis of Dept. of culture/Tourism A.P and TTD..Has also given plenty of private concerts all over India and abroad / Regular TV broadcasts in Sanskruti and Bhakti channels. Web site opening shortly. Fees on request. Already into E-Teaching for students in the United States and other countries.Rate per Hour: US $ 20/-
Name: Ustad Shabbir Nisar
Email: shabbirnisar@yahoo.co.in
Field: Tabla
Address: 9-4-61/A-13, Meraj Colony, Toli Chowki, Hyderabad-50008 Andhra Pradesh-India.
Telephone: 23562650
Misc. Info: Ustad Shabbir Nisar is the desciple and son of Late Ustad Shaik Dawood of Hyderabad. founder of Tablanawaz Ustad Shaik Dawood Music Academy.
Name: PS Prabhakararao
Email: psprabhakararao@yahoo.com
Field: Carnatic Vocal and Telugu Light music
Address: Hyderabad
Misc. Info: Teaches Carnatic Music (Vocal), Telugu Light Music. Educationnal
qualifications:M.A(SW),D.L.Sc,B.L.Sc,Sangeeta Siromani from University of Delhi. Other credentials: Approved Music Composer n singer of A.I.R,Hyderabad. Given many concerts in India and outside the country.
Name: Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma
Email: pasumarthy_sarma@yahoo.com
Field: Kuchipudi
Address: Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Kuchipudi Natya Kalakshetram, 10-S.B.H.Colony, New Bakaram, Gandhi Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 080
Telephone: 040-7607642
Misc. Info: Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma, a devoted disciple of Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam, gives training in Kuchipudi Dance at his school under the registered name of Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Kuchipudi Natya Kalakshetram in Hyderabad, AP - India.
Name: Vijayapal Patloth
Email: vijayapal_dance@yahoo.co.in
Field: Kuchipudi, Indian Traditional Folk
Address: H.No:- 12-12-79/1, Ravindra Nagar, Sithafalmandi, Secunderabad
Telephone: +91 9849127739, +91 9885296924, +91 40 66100355
Misc Info: The perfect blend of Dedication, Determination, Hard work and above all inborn talent are perfect metaphors for Vijayapal Pathloth. He has performed all over India under eminent gurus like Swapna Sundari, Hemamalini, Kala Krishna etc., He has performed individually and has attained the attention of not just the common people but the Masters of Kuchipudi Dance form. He would like to perform not just in India but around the globe and would like to propogate the Indian Culture and Tradition through his dance. Vijayapal has a tremendous footwork which makes him stand ahead of others. He just needs encouragement and a little upliftment to make his mark in the field of Kuchipudi Dance. Please contact Vijayapal for programs and dance recitals(performances) at his mobile or can even send him mail.
Name: Pedulla Narsing Rao
Email: pnarsingrao@yahoo.com
Field: Kuchipudi, Andhra pradesh folk and tribal dances.
Address: P. Narsing Rao, Nrityanjali academy, # 9-3-501, Regimental bazar, Secunderabad - 500025, Andhra pradesh, INDIA. visit: http://www.nrityanjali.org
Telephone: 91-40-7702641, 7705032
Misc. Info: Nrityanjali Academy, D.No: 9-3-501, Regimental Bazaar, Secunderabad, 500025, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA. Respected sir/Madam, Namaskar, Nrityanjali Academy is a performing folk dance group from Andhra pradesh/India presenting its rich traditional folk and tribal dances in various national and international folk dance festivals. We to our ability can organize and can present the rich folk dances like Mathuri, Karshakanrityam, Lambadi, and various other dances to its original format. As we belong to authentic traditional background we present the dances without loosing its nativity and identity Please visit our website: http://www.nrityanjali.org We have participated in the international festivals like: 1] Navarasa festival organized in France. 2] Indigenous Cultural festival at Taiwan. [Organised by IOV of Taiwan] Nrityanjali academy is going to participate and also representing Andhra pradesh Folk Music and Dances in Changhua International Traditional Arts Festival and International Hand Drum Music Concert in Taipei, which will be held from December 8 to 18, 2001 in Taiwan Apart from folk dance presentations we give lecture demonstrations on Indian folk culture. And are able to present our papers in Workshops, Seminars, Conduct Training classes on Traditional folk culture of Andhra pradesh/India.
: We are always prepared and ready to participate in any folk festival programmes organized by you. Expecting for a positive reply and of course for a long friendly association with you and your organisation. Please do the details to the above said address: With warm regards, Thanking You, Yours truly, P. Narsing Rao, Director/Choreographer. Email: pnarsingrao@yahoo.com Email: ceenuvas@rediffmail.com Visit: http://www.nrityanjali.org
Name: Praphulla Sunder
Email: praphulla.sunder@gmail.com
Field: Carnatic Music [Vocal]
Address: 7-134/4, srikrishna sai colony, Malkajgiri, Hyderabad
Misc Info: I have been learning Carnatic Music from Renouned Gurus and hold my Certificates in Music.iam an MBA graduate with lot of interest and passion towards Music. I have been performing concerts and been to many sabhas all over south. won many medals and appresiations from Many sabhas.
Name: Atmaram Sharma
Email:
Field: Sitar
Address: 1-3-176/96/B, Plot No 7, Bhagyalaxminagar, Kavadiguda St. #11, Gandhinagar, P.O, Hyderabad - 500080 Andhra Pradesh, India
Telephone: 0091-40-7534894
Misc. Info:
Name: Gajender Shewalker
Email: tablagaju1@yahoo.com
Field: tabla
Address: gajender shewalker 11-6-559 devibagh nampally hyderabab-1 andrapradesh
Telephone: 011919246109975\011914023325842
Misc. Info:
Name: Surabhi Aveti Phanibhushan
Email: bhushan_phani123@yahoo.co.in
Field: mridangam
Address: s/oS.raghunatha make up artist behind vijayatalkies ramaswamy street Hno=30-40-6vijayawada andhrapradesh indian pin- 520002
Telephone: 9440423017
Misc. Info:
Name: Venugopal Rao Sakaray
Email: venusakaray@yahoo.com
Field: (M.P.A.) Bharatanatyam
Address: c/oTeja Super Market,A.A.S.College road,ADONI-518302. Kurnool Dist,AP.
Telephone: 9885491086/08571-280640.
Misc. Info: I am a Bharatanatyam dancer/choreographer/condutor(Nattuvangam),working with an internationally reputed boarding school.A Master Degree holder,had tutelage from great GUTUS like Prof.C.V.Chandreashekar, Done few experiment based productions with school children which includes SAPTASWARAM, DASHAVATARAM, TSUNAMI, LEELAVATHI(Mathematics based text by BHAASKARA-II of 11th cent.)etc.
Name: Dr. Padmini T
Email: drpadminit@rediffmail.com
Field: Veena
Address: 'Sruti' 9-19-3 C.B.M Compound Visakhapatnam - 530003 Andhra Pradesh, India
Telephone: (891) 2754191
Misc. Info: Dr. Padmini is an A Grade artist with All India Radio and Doordarshan. She is well known for her traditional and contemporary styles in music. She believes in music that touches the common man as well as the Gurus. She is keen on blending a variety of instruments and cultures to produce the music of the world. She has toured Europe, USA along with many other parts of the world, in an attempt to spread Indian music together with understanding different styles of music inherent to native cultures. Dr.Padmini has been teaching Veena to Indian and visiting American students since 1979. She is specially known for her versatile and able teaching style that tailors to anyone from a two year old kid to a 90 year old person. Please be welcomed to look at her web presence at http://www.cs.niu.edu/~z054257/
Name: V. Balasubrahmanyam
Email: vyzarsu_balu@rediffmail.com
Field: Carnatic-Vocal
Address: V. Balasubrahmanyam 1-1-336/75, ‘Tulasi Purushottama Nilayam’ Vivek Nagar, Chikkadpally Hyderabad - 500 020. A.P. India :
Telephone: 91-040-2111 3646
Misc. Info: V. Balasubrahmanyam, a first class post graduate in Music (Carnatic Classical Vocal) from the Telugu University having done my M.Phil., (Music) from the University of Madras. I have also submitted my thesis for Sangeetacharya (Ph.D., ) from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Miraj and am presently pursuing my Ph.D., (Music) from the University of Delhi. I am a freelancer teaching in own institution – “Bhairavi Sangeeta Academy”. I have a total experience of about 11 years in teaching Music and I strive to bring in my teaching, a good measure of creativity and originality by using various techniques of practice. My forte is - Voice Culture, Laya Exercises, teaching with anuswaras, strong background in Varnams, teaching easy methods for rendering swarakalpana (with muktayis) etc. I also have the credit of having performed at various places in India and Abroad. My expertise and multitude of musical knowledge is represented by the progress and accomplishments of my students. Many of my young students have won a number of prizes in various Music competitions, including the prestigious competitions held by the Madras Music Academy. I have been selected by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, for inclusion in the panel for deputation abroad as Teacher-cum-Performer in Carnatic Classical Vocal Music. I was awarded the Young Talent Merit Scholarship in the field of Carnatic Classical Music (Vocal) by the Ministry of Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports, Department of Culture, Government of India. I am also an approved graded artiste of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Andhra Pradesh. I have composed a number of Varnams, Krithis, Javalis, Thillanas etc., and music for Annamacharya Krithis.