M. S. Sheela

M.S.Sheela
Background information
Origin	India
Genres	Indian classical music
Occupation	Classical vocalist
Website	www.mssheela.com

M S Sheela is a Carnatic classical, light music and devotional singer. She is a AIR and Doordarshan artist in both classical and light music.^{[ dead link ]} She was awarded Sangeeta Nataka Academy award by the president of India in the year 2019. ^[1]

Biography

M. S. Sheela got her initial musical guidance from her mother M. N. Rathna, a musician. later continued learning Carnatic music under R. K. Srikantan.^{[ citation needed ]}

Singing career

M S Sheela has sung for albums like 'Srividyadarshana' (compositions of Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar), 'Ninada' (compositions of Veene Sheshanna) and ′Sadashiva Madhurya′ (compositions of Mysore Sadashiv Rao) series produced by All India Radio, Bangalore.^{[ citation needed ]}

Contributions to Indian Classical Music

Sheela and her husband through Hamsadhwani creations organise many music workshops, programmes by youth and seasoned musicians. An annual Hamsadhwani festival is also observed by Hamsadhwani creations. They also felicitate great achievers of the field through ′Hamsadhwani Puraskara′. ^[2]

Awards and honours

• Sangita Kala Acharya from Madras Music Academy in 2019. ^[3]
• Rajyotsava Prashasti from Government of Karnataka. ^[4]
• Ganakalashree by Ganakala Parishat ^[5]
• Chowdaiah Award by The Academy of Music ^[6]

References

1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 June 2022.
2. "Captivated by beauty of classical music, Sheela". newindianexpress. India. 27 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013.
3. "Sangita Kala Acharya".
4. "Karnataka Government". karnataka.gov.in. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
5. Mysore, V Subramanya (28 November 2013). "Music and dance reviews". Deccan Herald. India.
6. "Chowdiah Award presented to Rashid Khan, Sheela". The Hindu. India. 27 November 2013.