D. Srinivas (instrumentalist)

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Veena Srinivas
Born (1968-09-12) 12 September 1968 (age 55)
Genres Carnatic music
Instrument(s) veena
Years active1980–present
Website http://www.veenasrinivas.com/

D. Srinivas, also known as Veena Srinivas (born 12 September 1968) is an Indian veena player of Carnatic music. [1]

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Early life and background

Srinivas was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, to Tulasi, a popular veena player. He travels extensively for his concerts.

Career

Srinivas gave his maiden concert at the age of 9 for All India Radio, Hyderabad. [2] He is a top grade Veena artist and received Ugadi Visishta puraskaram by the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. Performing Prestigious Veena concerts all over India and Abroad since 25 years. He is the only Veena artist who performed at the UN.

Awards and honours

Titles

Discography

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References

  1. The Hindu : Friday Review Hyderabad / Tribute : Strings of tribute
  2. "about srinivas". Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 24 March 2009.
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