Bio
● Carnatic Vocalist
● Performing / Studio Artist
● Musicologist
● Music Guru
● Disciple of ‘Sangeeta Kalanidhi’ Sri TM Thiagarajan
● One of the Leading Exponents of the TMT Paatandaram/School of Music
● A Grade Artist - AIR and Doordarshan
● Trained under Smt. D.K.Pattammal as part of the Government of India
Scholarship programme and has also trained under Shri. D.K.Jayaraman
● Daughter of the illustrious Shri.K.Annadhanam (Chartered Accountant, Delhi)
and Valadi Smt. Janaki Annadhanam. Daughter-in-law of Veena Exponent
‘Kalaimamani’ Smt.Kalpakam Swaminathan.
● She started learning music from her mother at a very early age. After
marriage, she entered another family steeped in musical tradition.
● She completed the Sangeetha Vidwan’ course and has
undergone ‘Teacher’s Training Course’ with Distinction from Tamil Nadu
Music College
● Political Science Graduate from the University of Delhi
● Has given many concerts and individual performances in Sabhas such as
Music Academy, Krishna Gana Sabha, Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, TTD,
Tirupati and All India Radio (AIR), TV Channels since 1979
● Has performed in various countries including USA, UK, Canada and
Singapore
Profile:
● Has contributed to the propagation of Carnatic music in India and abroad by conducting many workshops across the globe.
● Has been appreciated by many Music Stalwarts for her exceptional bhava, melodic touch in her voice which enthralls her listeners from all over the globe.
● She has worked in the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society, Singapore, as a Professor of Music, and in Kalakshetra School of Fine Arts as Faculty.
● She plays the role of a conventional guru to her students, grooming young & senior talent in the field of Carnatic classical music.
● She possesses a phenomenal repertoire of compositions, and has been promoting the concept of pure, solid and serious music the world over.
Awards & Achievements:
● Sangeetha Rathna’ from Music Academy, Chennai, in the year 1982-1984
● Awarded the 2004 meritorious award by the Maharajapuram Santhanam
Foundation
● "Musiri Subramania Iyer Prize" for Pallavi Neraval rendition under the
auspices of ShriKrishna Gana Sabha in the Art festival 2000.
● Won several prizes in music competitions held over the years by all leading
Music Sabhas across India.
● Awarded Scholarship by the Government of India (Department of Culture) for
the years 1980-1982 – training under Smt. D. K. Pattammal.
● Best Artist for the year 1979-1980’ by the Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, under the
talent search scheme. Performed at Trichy, Nagappattinam, Mannargudi and
Karaikudi.
● Teacher’s Training Diploma in music from Tamil Nadu Government Music
College, in the year 1979, with first class and distinction in practical.
● ‘Sangeetha Vidhwan’ in Vocal from the Tamil Nadu Government Music
College, in the year 1978, with First Class and Distinction
● Recipient of Two Gold Medals in Musicology and Vocal from Tamil Nadu
Government Music College
Some Recent CDs and Publications :
● A musical tribute to Lord Murugan of KL, Malaysia (Double
CD Album)
● ‘Kalavardhani's’ – Carnatic Vocal
● ‘Siva Shakthi’ – a garland of compositions on Lord Shiva and his
consort Shakthi
● ‘Prasanthi’ – Shri Satya Sai Melodies (With Orchestral
accompaniments)
● ‘Varnams: Second Rate Compositions – Published as part of a
Musical Introspection Series.
Upcoming Albums :
● Carnatic Classical Gems
● Tribute to PadmaVibhushan Sri Balamuralikrishna
By Music Composer Mahesh Mahadev
● New Raga Inventions in Indian Classical Music
by Inventor & Music Composer Mahesh Mahadev
Few Excerpts from Concert Reviews:
● “A musically strong voice and Kutcheri competence marked Mangalam Shankar’s performance ...[The Hindu – NMN]
● Mangalam Shankar used her voice of rich timbre and liveliness to sketch a Bhairavi raga of true majesty...” [The Indian Express – K.S. Mahadevan]
● “Her voice was both strong and smooth. Her competence was equally so. The significant aspect of her concerts is that she pursues the solid musical effect and not the vaporous.” [The Hindu – NMN]
● “Mangalam Shankar’s gifts of manodharma and kalapramana were well on view...” [The Indian `Express – K.S. Mahadevan]
● “...With training under Smt.D.K.Pattammal and Shri. T.M.Thyagarajan, Mangalam’s music is an intelligent blend of both styles” [The Indian Express – Ranjani Swaminathan]
● “Added to her music style is her own natural instinct for gamakas...” [The Indian Express – Ranjani Swaminathan]
● “The sketches of ‘varamu’ , ‘Kalyani’ and ‘Bhairavi’ were a proper mix ofweight and restraint in imagination...all
Address:
Voora Villa 96, (Opposite to ISKCON Temple)
Lane 11, Villa 11A, Bhaktha Vedanta Swami Road,
Akkarai. Chennai – 600 115, Tamil Nadu, India.
Contact : +91-97908-74057/+91-98844-87405
Email: mangalam.vocal@gmail.com