Indian Musicians

1. Indian Musicians Indian Musicians are very diverse and comprises of extremely talented individuals who are good at their respective domains of music, be it singing or playing an Indian or western instrument. Indian Music is considered to be one of the oldest musical traditions in the world. The origins of Indian Music system dates back to the Vedas. Concerning the origins and development of Indian Classical music, many legendary musicians have grown up. Some of them have gone a long way in showing the importance that music has essential Indian Culture. Indian Classical Instruments undoubtedly justify the quote above and the magic hands which let these rhythms out are the legends who have not only carved their names in the golden history of Indian Classical Musicians of all times but also popularised it globally.Indian Classical Musicians have created an aura, enriched the world of music and provided solace to the hearts through their soulful music. They have created an everlasting impact on the hearts of their audience who have only felt the music connecting with them with their eyes closed. Notable Indian Musicians A huge number of Indian Musicians have made it big on the global map and also have even been featured on Hollywood movies. A lot of Indian Musicians have received awards from countries around the world. Some of the noted Indian Musicians are as follows:

2. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan – This famous Hindustani classical musician played a great role in popularizing the classical music all over the world. He was famous for his brilliant compositions and his knowledge of the Sarod. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the year 1989. Dr. M.S. Subbalakshmi – Dr. M.S. Subbalakshmi was acknowledged as ‘The Nightingale of Carnatic Music’. She was famous for rendering devotional songs. She was the recipient of Padma Bhushan award in 1954 and Padma Vibhushan award in 1975 followed by many more awards. Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia – A classicist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is an internationally celebrated Flutist and Composer. His legacy as a flute player has been recognized by many governments worldwide. In the year 1984, in acknowledgement of his stupendous contribution to music, he was conferred the National Award of the Sangeet Natak Academy. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi – A vocal enchanter Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is acknowledged as the leading light and descendant of the Kirana Gharana. He was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1998 and Bharat Ratna in 2008. K.S. Chitra –K.S. Chitra is known as the “Nightingale of South India” and also regarded as the builder of distinguishing honour as a playback singer. She has own the unique distinction of being the first female singer in the history of South Indian film playback singing to

3. be honoured by all the four southern state governments as the best playback singer.