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Dr. Nagamani Srinath

Recipient of the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, conferred by the Government of India; Member of the Executive Board - Central Sangeet Natak Akademi; and recipient of the Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawai National Award, the Government of Karnataka's highest honour in music. Distinguished Carnatic classical musician (vocal), composer, author, educator, philanthropist, and cultural leader whose contributions have significantly enriched India's performing arts and cultural heritage.

A Lifetime Dedicated to Indian Classical Music

Dr. Nagamani Srinath is one of India's distinguished Carnatic musicians, whose career spans more than six decades as a performer, scholar and educator. Renowned for her commitment to classical tradition, scholarship and artistic excellence, she has devoted her life to the preservation, performance and propagation of Carnatic music.
 

Her work reflects a rare balance of concert performance, academic pursuit and cultural service, making her one of the most respected figures in the field of Indian classical music.

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Young Nagamani posing with her trophies.

Early life & Musical Foundation

Born in Jodi Gubbi, a village in Karnataka's Hassan district, Dr. Nagamani Srinath began her musical journey at an early age. She received her initial training under Sri Arekere Narayana Rao before undergoing rigorous instruction in the traditional gurukula system under the eminent vidwan Ramanad Krishnan.
 

She further enriched her musical foundation under several distinguished gurus, including M. L. Vasanthakumari, K. V. Narayanaswamy, T. M. Thyagarajan, D. K. Jayaraman, T. Brinda and Mukta, Gowri Kuppaswamy, V. Ramaratnam, and R. Vishweshwaran.
 

This remarkable lineage shaped a musical style distinguished by tradition, scholarship, and individuality.

Academic Journey

Dr. Nagamani Srinath's distinguished academic career reflects the same pursuit of excellence that has defined her musical journey. Alongside her accomplishments as a performer, she has consistently combined rigorous academic study with scholarship in Carnatic music.
 

Academic Distinctions

  • Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in Music - Tumkur University (2014)

  • Master of Arts in Music - First Rank, University of Mysore (1976)

  • Vidwat in Music - First Rank & Gold Medal, Government of Karnataka (1971)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Music - Gold Medal, Government of Tamil Nadu (1973)

  • Bachelor of Arts - Second Rank & Gold Medal, University of Mysore (1970)
     

She served as Professor and Head of the Department of Music at Maharani's Arts & Commerce Government College (Mysore & Bengaluru Universities), for three decades. Since 2007, she has continued her academic engagement as Visiting Faculty at Bengaluru University and Mahaveer Jain University, contributing to higher education through teaching, research and academic leadership.

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Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Doctor of Literature in Music from the Tumkur University in 2014 

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Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Gold Medal for Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mysore in 1970.

Dr. Nagamani Srinath's distinguished academic career reflects the same pursuit of excellence that has defined her musical journey. Alongside her accomplishments as a performer, she has consistently combined rigorous academic study with scholarship in Carnatic music.
 

Academic Distinctions

  • Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in Music - Tumkur University (2014)

  • Master of Arts in Music - First Rank, University of Mysore (1976)

  • Vidwat in Music - First Rank & Gold Medal, Government of Karnataka (1971)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Music - Gold Medal, Government of Tamil Nadu (1973)

  • Bachelor of Arts - Second Rank & Gold Medal, University of Mysore (1970)
     

She served as Professor and Head of the Department of Music at Maharani's Arts & Commerce Government College (Mysore & Bengaluru Universities), for three decades. Since 2007, she has continued her academic engagement as Visiting Faculty at Bengaluru University and Mahaveer Jain University, contributing to higher education through teaching, research and academic leadership.

A distingushed concert career

Beginning her concert career at the age of nine, Dr. Nagamani Srinath has remained an active performer for more than six decades. An "A-Top Grade" artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, she has presented concerts across India and internationally in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Throughout her career, she has been invited to perform at many of India's foremost festivals and cultural platforms, reflecting the breadth and stature of her contribution to Carnatic music.

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Selected Career Milestones

  • Performed at the SAARC Cultural Festival.

  • Presented concerts on multiple occasions at the annual Music Academy Conference and Concerts, Chennai.

  • Featured in the National Programmes of All India Radio and Doordarshan.

  • Performed in multiple editions of All India Radio's prestigious Sangeet Sammelan.

  • Represented India through concert tours sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) across India, the United States, and Europe.

  • Presented concerts on multiple occasions at the Karnataka Government's Dasara Festival at Mysore Palace.

  • Featured in the SPIC MACAY concert series, presenting Carnatic music to students across India.

  • Participated in the Spirit of Unity Jugalbandhi Concert

  • Featured in the Bharat Integration Programme on Doordarshan

  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing at the Madras Music Academy

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing for the Indian Cultural Association in Hyderabad

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing a concert with a young Mysore Manjunath on the violin

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath & Shruti Sadolikar performing a Jugalbandi concert at Chowdaiah Hall, Bangalore

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing a concert for Aavishkar

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing for Nadopasana Music Trust, Chennai

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  • ​Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing at the Darbar Hall, Mysore Palace, during the world-renowned Mysore Dasara Festival.

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing a concert for the BTM Cultural Academy in Bangalore along with R. Chandrika on vocal support, Lalgudi Rajalakshmi on violin and Melakaveri Balaji on the mridangam

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing a Ramanavami concert in Bangalore.

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing for Viveka Cultural Center, Chennai

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath perforiming a jugalbandi concert with Dr. Shyamala  Bhave at the famed Fort High School Ramanavami Festival 

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath perforiming a concert in Mysuru.

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing at the annual Tyagaraja Aradhana in Thiruvaiyaru. The concert was featured as an All India Radio National Program and broadcast live across the country.

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing at the renowned Fort High School Ramanavami Concert Series, accompanied by Parur M. S. Anantharaman on the violin and V. S. Rajagopal on the mridangam.

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing at the Darbar Hall, Mysore Palace, during the world-renowned Mysore Dasara Festival.

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  • Performing at the Madras Music Academy

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  • A still from a photoshoot for a US tour. 

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing with C. N. Chandrashekar on the violin, Kultralam Viswanatha Iyer on the mridangam and Narayanaswamy on the ghatam.

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  • Dr. Nagamani Srinath performing in a trio concert with Pravin Godkhindi (flute) and Kodandaram (nadaswara) during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Sunaada Cultural Centre in 2010.

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Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Doctor of Literature in Music from the Tumkur University in 2014 

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Dr. Nagamani Srinath receiving the Gold Medal for Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mysore in 1970.

Leadership and Institutional Service

Dr. Nagamani Srinath has played an influential role in shaping India's cultural and academic institutions through a series of distinguished leadership and advisory appointments.

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Selected Leadership Appointments
 

  • Executive Board Member - Central Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi

  • Founder & President - Sunaada Cultural Center

  • Vice President - Karnataka Ganakala Partishath

  • Member - Karnataka Sangeeta Nruthya Academy, Government of Karnataka

  • Governing Body Member - South Central Zone Cultural Centre

  • Jury Member - Central Auditions Board, All India Radio, Delhi

  • Chairperson, Board of Studies & Board of Examiners - Bengaluru, Mysore, Kerala and Delhi Universities

  • Advisory Committee Member - Bangalore Gayana Samaja

  • Jury Member - All India Inter-University Festivals
     

Through these appointments, she has contributed to the advancement of music education, academic standards and cultural institutions, extending her influence well beyond the concert platform.

Connect with Dr. Nagamani Srinath

Location

Sunaada Cultural Center

No 11, Swagath Prashanth Nivas, 8th Cross, 1st Main,

Prashanth Nagar, Bengaluru - 560079

Email

nagamanisrinath@gmail.com

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