M. S. Sheela Explained

M.S.Sheela
Origin:India
Genre:Indian classical music
Occupation:Classical vocalist

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. 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.February 2023.

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.February 2023.

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

Notes and References

  1. https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/public/uploads/awardees/docs/M_S_Sheela.pdf
  2. News: Captivated by beauty of classical music, Sheela. https://web.archive.org/web/20131202234408/http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Captivated-by-beauty-of-classical-music/2013/11/25/article1908847.ece. dead. 2 December 2013. newindianexpress. 27 November 2013. India.
  3. Web site: Sangita Kala Acharya .
  4. Web site: Karnataka Government . 2023-02-26 . karnataka.gov.in.
  5. News: Music and dance reviews. Mysore . V Subramanya. Deccan Herald. 28 November 2013. India.
  6. News: Chowdiah Award presented to Rashid Khan, Sheela. The Hindu. 27 November 2013. India.