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Abilash Giriprasad is a renowned Carnatic musician known for his exceptional talent and captivating performances. Guided by the esteemed Guru Sri A. S. Murali, Abilash embarked on his musical journey at a young age, immersing himself in the illustrious Semmangudi baani that embodies the rich traditions of Carnatic music.
Under the mentorship of Sri Srimushnam Raja Rao, Abilash honed his skills in various specialized areas of Carnatic music.
As a musician with extensive concert experience, Abilash Giriprasad has earned the prestigious ‘A’ grade from All India Radio, Chennai, attesting to his exceptional artistry. Abilash’s melodious voice and soul-stirring renditions have graced prestigious venues worldwide. From India to the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Reunion Island, he has performed extensively, leaving a lasting impression on diverse audiences.
An extraordinary collaboration with the Padma Vibhushan Awardee, Kathak Maestro Late Pandit Birju Maharaj, at the renowned Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival in the United States added another milestone to Abilash’s artistic journey.
Beyond his musical pursuits, Abilash holds an MBA in International Business Management, showcasing his commitment to holistic growth. With his profound artistry, unwavering dedication, and global impact, Abilash has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of Carnatic music. His soulful renditions, collaborations with renowned artists, and mentorship of aspiring musicians continue to inspire and enrich the timeless legacy of this art form.
Shankar Kandasamy is an established Bharata Natyam dancer in Malaysia. He heads the Bharata Natyam faculty of The Temple of Fine Arts Malaysia, where he was trained and continues to serve as Artistic Director, Choreographer and Performer. He has given many Bharata Natyam recitals both locally and travelled with the Temple of Fine Arts worldwide performing dance dramas and variety programmes. He is also trained in Odissi, Western Classical Ballet and other regional classical styles of India. This gives him a rich vocabulary of dance which he uses in choreography. Shankar has been one of the key choreographers in all major Dance Drama productions of the Temple of Fine Arts.
Being the head of the Bharata Natyam section Shankar has choreographed and conducted over 120 Arangetrams till this date. His sound working knowledge in Sanskrit and Tamil plus his Carnatic music training makes him double up as a resource person and music composer for the dance and dancers in Malaysia. He also serves as lecturer in the Degree Programme of the Malaysian National Arts Academy run by the Government of Malaysia. He sits on the National Arts Awards panel of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage Malaysia, as Advisor.
Shankar has received the BOH CAMERONIAN Award for best choreographer for a full length work ADC Crossing Borders.
