Akshay Anantapadmanabhan
Carnatic Music Musician
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Akshay Anantapadmanabhan is an internationally acclaimed Carnatic mridangam artist, composer, multi-percussionist, and educator, known for his innovative approach to rhythm and his contributions to Carnatic music. Born in India, he began his mridangam training at the age of five in Mumbai with Sri T.S. Nandhakumar. At nine, he moved to the United States,…
Journey Timeline
1994
Began mridangam training — Started with Sri T.S. Nandhakumar in Mumbai at age 5.
1998
Moved to the United States — Moved with his family at age 9.
2001
First public performance — Accompanied his sister's vocal program at age 12.
2003
Special concert with gurus — Performed with Sri Venkat Natarajan and Sri T.H. Subash Chandran.
2010
Created "Mylapore-Rap" music video
2010
Worked on "Konnakol Playhouse" music video — Involved over 1000 children across Bangalore.
2012
Gave TEDx talk — Presented 'The Language Beyond Rhythm'.
2012
Moved to Chennai, India — Began journey as a full-time musician.
2015
Began teaching Anjan K. Chakravarthy
2016
Received Yuva Prathiba award — Awarded by V.V.S. Foundation.
2019
Performed in feature film "His Father's Voice" — Played mridangam in several tracks.
2023
Received Sangeeta Natak Akademi Yuva Puraskar — Awarded by the Government of India for Carnatic Instrumental (Mridangam).
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Founded Nam Dhi Academy — A hybrid digital learning mridangam academy.
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Awards & Honors
- 2023 · Sangeeta Natak Akademi Yuva Puraskar — Sangeet Natak Akademi, Government of India
- "Best Mridangist" Award — The Music Academy
- North America Young Musician Award
- Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande Yuva Sangeet Pratiyogita Puraskar
- IndianRaga Fellowship — IndianRaga
- Lavanya Laya Nipuna
- Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Youth Excellence Award
- 2016 · Yuva Prathiba — V.V.S. Foundation
Media Coverage
- These musicians got Mylapore hip-hop to Carnatic music
The Times of India
- Konnakol Playhouse: Teaching rhythm in fun way
The Times of India
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