Biography
Neyveli Santhana Gopalan is an acclaimed Carnatic vocalist, whose music is steeped in classicism while maintaining popular appeal. He has distinguished himself with numerous successful concerts worldwide, and is the recipient of many awards from music associations in India and overseas. He is known for his excellent styles of rendering the swaras. Currently, Santhana Gopalan acts as anchor for the Jaya TV program "SaRiGaMaPa", which is quite popular among Carnatic aficionados.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neyveli_Santhanagopalan )
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Neyveli Santhanagopalan’s biography
Acclaimed senior musician steeped in traditional classicism distinguished with successful concerts in India and abroad. Renowned for rendering effective concerts couched in ‘bhakti’ and ‘bhava’ sensitised to a diverse audience group. Excelled at capturing the hearts & minds of the connoisseurs and lay ‘rasikas’ alike, elevating music to the pedestal of divine life philosophy. Recipient of several laurels/titles/rewards from leading music associations in India and overseas. Coveted as the ‘Asthana Vidwan’ at famed religious/spiritual centres.
Excellent theoretical depth with extensive research analysis of the best approaches, fostering an ambience aimed at the best music appreciation efforts. Distinctive musicologist with a track record of time-tested teaching skills that reaped recognition. Multifaceted and versatile, proficient at playing the veena and percussion instruments with strengths in ‘laya’ exposition.
Hail from a culturally strong family. Initiated into music by mother, Smt. Jayalakshmi Ammal Obtained initial training from reputed gurus like Chembai Sri. C.S. Ananthamani Bhagavathar and Srirangam Sri. Ranganathan. Underwent rigorous gurukulam training from the illustrious musician Madurai Sri. T.N. Seshagopalan that helped in nurturing musical talent to transition into a mature front-ranking musician
(Source: http://www.hummaa.com/music/artist/17349/Neyveli+Santhanagopalan )
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