21 Facts About Shashank Subramanyam

Shashank Subramanyam is a Grammy-nominated exponent of the Bamboo Flute from India and specialises in Indian Classical Music.

Shashank Subramanyam is a recipient of the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by Govt of France 2022 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi's senior award by Govt.

Shashank Subramanyam was a child prodigy and began performing from his age of 6 in 1984 for the general public and has performed for four decades.

Shashank Subramanyam was born in Rudrapatna, India, to Hemalatha and Prof.

Shashank Subramanyam's forefathers belong to Tirunelveli dist of Tamil Nadu.

Shashank Subramanyam had no formal Gurus for Flute playing and was self taught.

Shashank Subramanyam made his public debut in 1984 at the tender age of six.

Shashank Subramanyam's career reached a significant milestone in December 1990 with a notable performance at Shastri Hall.

The pinnacle of his early career came in January 1991, when the Music Academy in Chennai invited the then 12-year-old Shashank Subramanyam to perform in their prestigious "SADAS concert" slot, a testament to his exceptional talent.

Shashank Subramanyam's collaborations include working with renowned artists such as John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, as well as orchestras like the Wuppertal and Shanxi Symphony Orchestras.

Shashank Subramanyam has shared the stage with prominent figures like Ustad Shahid Parvez, Zakir Hussain, Ustad Sultan Khan, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ajoy Chakraborthy, Ronu Mazumdar, Rakesh Chaurasia, Ustad Shujaat Khan, and Debu Choudhury.

Shashank Subramanyam has led various ensembles and appeared as a guest artist with notable bands such as Remember Shakti and New Jungle Orchestra.

Shashank Subramanyam has been fortunate to perform for several Hon.

Shashank Subramanyam is a Governing board member of Kalakshetra Foundation, appointed by the Govt of India in 2021.

Shashank Subramanyam is an accomplished musician renowned for his expertise in Carnatic classical music and training in Hindustani classical music.

At the heart of his concerts lies the central piece known as Ragam Tanam Pallavi, thoughtfully composed by Shashank Subramanyam himself, showcasing his artistic brilliance.

Shashank Subramanyam has introduced and popularized the innovative Multi Flute Fingering technique in Carnatic Music performances, inspiring flute players worldwide.

Shashank Subramanyam has dedicated effort to achieving faster taans across various octaves, intricate slides between notes and octaves, and mastering gamakas.

Shashank Subramanyam's innovations include techniques for dual octave sound production, incorporating kalpana swaras and Tanam in a unique blend of vocal and instrumental styles.

Additionally, Shashank Subramanyam has honed advanced breath control and tonguing techniques, and he has introduced percussion-like fingering techniques on the flute.

Shashank Subramanyam has performed and taught in prestigious institutions in India and over 50 countries around the world including India, USA, China, Canada, Macedonia, Hungary, Bangladesh, UK, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Iran, Morocco, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines and Korea.