| Name(s) |
UPPALAPU SRINIVAS |
| Date of
Birth |
February 28, 1969 |
| Date of
Death |
September 19, 2014 |
|
Identity |
Indian mandolin
maestro, prodigy, trailblazer and composer |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- He belonged to the classical Carnatic musical tradition
of Southern India.
- He was recognized worldwide as a musical genius.
- He pioneered the introduction of the mandolin, a western
instrument, into classical Carnatic music.
- A prodigy, he made his debut in 1978, at the age of
nine, and since he was the first musician to adapt and play
the mandolin in the Carnatic music style, he came to be
popularly known as Mandolin Srinivas.
- He was a follower and devotee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and
had performed before him on several occasions.
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|
Awards & Accolades |
- Padma Shri - 1998
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2009
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