Why is it in the news?
- Carnatic vocalist M. Krishna has been honoured with the Sangita Kalanidhi award for 2024 by the Music Academy.
More about the news
- M. Krishna is known for his powerful voice, adherence to tradition, and experimentation with the format of Carnatic music. He has also used music as a tool for social reform.
- M. Krishna acknowledged the significance of the award and its past recipients, including his teacher Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and M.S. Subbulakshmi.
· The Nritya Kalanidhi award for 2024 will be presented to Dr. Neena Prasad, who has received training in various classical dance forms and holds a Ph.D. from Rabindra Bharathi University.
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