Sanjay Subrahmanyan | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 21 January 1968 |
| Origin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music – Indian Classical Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1986 – |
| Website | www |
Sanjay Subrahmanyan [1] (born 21 January 1968 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is a Carnatic musician and vocalist from Chennai, India. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 2015.
Sanjay Subrahmanyan [2] was born on 21 January 1968 in Chennai to S. Sankaran and Aruna Sankaran . [3] He began learning music at age seven, studying the violin with V. Lakshminarayana and vocals from his aunt late Sukanya Swaminathan. He studied 'Carnatic vocal music from Rukmini Rajagopalan for eight years, until 1988, and after 1989 with Calcutta K. S. Krishnamurthi. It is during this phase, which lasted until KSK’s death in 1999, that he started first developing and then mastering an innovative style of singing that blended tradition and modernity, [4] and he set aside his career as an accountant for one in music. It was during this period that Sanjay Subrahamanyan, [5] along with several of his young contemporaries founded the Youth Association of Carnatic Music (YACM). YACM was created for the purpose of promoting Carnatic music amongst the youth, and provided a platform for young Carnatic musicians to showcase their talents. He studied with Semponarkoil S. R. D. Vaidyanathan from 2002 until 2013. [6]
Sanjay Subrahmanyan was the featured in the documentary film "Aaraar Aasaippadaar" by filmmaker Prasanna Ramaswamy; the documentary film was screened in November 2006 in Chennai. [15] Sanjay also featured in the latest seasons of Coke Studio Tamil.
His latest album Anbenum Peruveli (Tamil) translates to the grand expanse called love. Named in Tamil by A. S. Panneerselvan, this musical project was commissioned by Metakovan aka Vignesh Sundaresan and conceived by Onemai Foundation. The various artistic interpretations and responses to reimagining the poetry of the 19th Century Tamil saint Ramalinga Adigal, popularly known as Vallalar has been an act of contemplation by all those involved. At its core Anbenum Peruveli is the musical exploration by singer Sanjay Subrahmanyan, in presenting Vallalar in his voice, as an original and new musical collaboration with the composer Sean Roldan.
His albums are also available for download on iTunes, Amazon, Gumroad and other popular digital distribution portals.
Sanjay Subrahmanyan's Discography is presented below.
Carnatic Music Albums:
| Year | Album Title | Accompanists | Content |
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| 2014 | Vani Mahal (Live) | - | Varnam - Begada - Adi - Tiger Varadachariyar (Live), Azhi Mazhai - Varali - Adi - Andal (Live), Kamalamba - Anandabhairavi - M Chapu - Muttusvami Dikshitar (Live), Mattrupattrena - Todi - Rupakam - Sundarar (Live) |
| 2015 | Sethalapathy Memorial Concert (Live) | - | Varnam Saveri Adi (Live), Ganapatiye Karaharapriya Adi (Live), Nadadina Janaranjani Mchapu (Live), Enadumanam Harikambhoji Adi (Live), Pollaapuli Mayamalavagowla Adi (Live) |
| 2015 | Ramanavami (Live) | - | Satura Kamini (Kalyani) (Live), Vande Mataram (Kedaram) (Live), Brovasamaya (Gowrimanohari) (Live), Nannu Vidachi (Reetigowla) (Live), Aaro Ivar (Bhairavi) (Live) |
| 2019 | S Rajam Centenary Concert (Live) | - | Adineepai Jyotiswarupini Varnam (Live), Durusuga Saveri (Live), Sami Deekshita Devamanohari (Live), Phanipatisayi Jhankaradhwani (Live), Akshayalinga Sankarabharanam (Live) |
| 2019 | Sameeram (Live) | - | Charanamule (Kapi) (Live), Maneyolagado (Abhogi) (Live), Nanubrovamani (Yamunakalyani) (Live), Ennamovagaiyai (Khamas) (Live) |
| 2020 | Tamizhum Naanum 2019 (Vol 1) (Live) | S Varadarajan - Violin; Neyveli Venkatesh - Mridangam | Maye Abhogi Varnam (Live), Hara Hara Siva Gambira Nattai (Live), Chandiran Oliyil Malayamarutam (Live), Ambara Chidambara Janaranjani (Live), Aaro Ivar Bhairavi (Live) |
| 2020 | Tamizhum Naanum 2019 (Vol 2) (Live) | S Varadarajan - Violin; Neyveli Venkatesh - Mridangam | Sariyo Nee Varnam (Live), Pallaandu Nattai (Live), Innisai Tamizh Amudam Sriranjani (Live), Kadavulai Maravade Tandavam (Live), Velum Mayilume Sucharitra (Live) |
Independent Music Albums:
| Year | Album Title | Accompanists | Content |
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| 2024 | Anbenum Peruveli | Ramalinga Adigal (Vallalar) - Poetry, Sean Roldan - Music Composer | Ithu Nalla Tharunam, Anjathe Nenje, Kallarkum, Orumayudan, Vennila, Arutperum Jothi |
Carnatic Music - Singles:
| Year | Single | Accompanists/Others | Album |
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| 2018 | Shri Krishnam (Rupavati Dikshitar) | - | - |
| 2019 | Tunbam Nergaiyil Desh (Live) | Bharathidasan - Writer | - |
| 2023 | Ramasami Doothan | Arunachala Kavi - Writer | - |
Film Music - Singles:
| Year | Single | Other Singers | Album |
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| 2023 | Yedhudhaan Inga Sandhosam | Balaji Venugopal - Writer Sean Roldan - Singer & Music Producer |
Independent Music - Singles:
| Year | Single | Other Singers | Album |
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| 2023 | Urudhi | Arifullah Shah Rafaee | Coke Studio Tamil - Season 1 |
| 2024 | Elay Makka | Andrea Jeremiah, Girishh Gopalakrishnan, Sathyaprakash, Naveeni (Navz 47) | Coke Studio Tamil - Season 2 |
Sanjay Subrahmanyan's work is available on YouTube and other streaming platforms - Spotify, Apple Music & Amazon Music.
| Year | Name of Television Show | Role | Network |
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| 2024 | Super Singer - Season 10 | Guest | Star Vijay |
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