Shashank Subramanyam

Shashank Subramanyam
Background information
Born	Rudrapatna, India
Genres	Carnatic music indian classical music
Occupation	Musician
Instruments	flute, Venu, Bansuri
Years active	1984–present
Website	shashank.org

Shashank Subramanyam (born 14 October 1978) is a bamboo flautist (flute player) from India. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, the Government of France honored him with the prestigious title of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for the year 2022 ^[1] . He was born in Rudrapatna, India. He and his wife Shirisha have a daughter and a son, and live in Chennai, India. ^[2]

The significance of his contributions was recognized on a global scale, with Saptak Festival of Music in Ahmedabad broadcast on BBC World TV producing a documentary about him titled "Destination Music" in 2006 ^[3] . Additionally, his performances and interviews were featured on CNN international TV as part of the "Travel Logue India" show.

Awards and Honours

• Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knighthood) by Govt of France 2022
• Grammy Nomination for the CD album with Guitarist John McLaughlin for the year 2009.
• Sangeet Natak Akademi’s senior award of Govt of India for the year 2017 bestowed by Hon. President of India.
• "Kalaimamani" from the Government of Tamil Nadu - 2001.
• "A Top" ranking in the All India Radio and TV.
• Empaneled under outstanding category of Artists in ICCR, Govt of India (1995)
• "Kuzhal Arasar" in 2003 from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management, Chicago.
• "Proclamation to the city" award by Cities of Tulsa and Memphis, USA.
• Rotary Club awards of excellence 1995 and 1997.
• Asthana Vidwan of Sringeri bestowed Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Sringeri in the year 2000.
• Direct A grade ranking at his age of 14 in 1993 in the All India Radio and TV.

References

1. "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/flautist-shashank-subramanyam-conferred-with-the-prestigious-chevalier-award/articleshow/95340567.cms" . Retrieved 21 May 2022.{{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
2. Krishnamurthy, Aneal (5 October 2005). "Shirisha Shashank – a Bharatanatyam review". Narthaki.com .
3. "Musician Shashank in BBC Documentry" . Retrieved 21 May 2022.