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Vidya Harikrishna

CARNATIC VOCALIST & FOUNDER,
VIDYA'S ACADEMY OF CLASSICAL MUSIC(VACM)

Gifted with a melodious voice, Vidya is an accomplished concert vocalist, much regarded as among the best young carnatic classical vocalists that Mumbai has produced in recent times.

She had her initial training from Smt. Sampoorni Venugopal and Smt. Radha Santhanam

She had been undergoing intensive training under Late Smt. T. R. Balamani, brief learning from Smt.Alamelu Mani and is currently training under Padmabhushan Shri T. V. Gopalakrishnan.

Amongst her many personal milestones the one she cherishes most is the first prize she won in all categories, in a competition held by Vedic Heritage, Acharya Viswanath Dev Art Foundation, in its first edition in 1999. Following her concert in The Pandit Jasraj Auditorium, New York, she was presented the prize by SANGEET MARTAND PANDIT JASRAJ, who appreciated her Raaga alapanas and blessed her with a long music career.

Vidya has been a part of many a Tala Vadya recitals( Percussion Ensembles), reciting the art of Konakkol (percussion syllables).

Smt. Vidya is a B high Graded of ALL INDIA RADIO, and is an empanelled artist of the ICCR and has received a Government of India Scholarship in Music.

Vidya has performed at the Mtv Coke Studio Season 4 along with music director Ram Sampath.

Vidya had a wonderful opportunity to portray the role of Bharat Ratna Smt. M.S.Subalakshmi in a play “Kaatrinilevarumgeetham” as part of the centenary celebrations of Smt. M.S.Subalakshmi under the auspices of Shri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeeta Sabha Mumbai.

Vidya had been a part of Rhythms of India directed by Padmabhushan Shri T.V. Gopalakrishnan, Chennai.

Vidya has composed music for Chinmaya Mission (Mumbai) and for a devotional album SUDHA SURABHI (Tara Mata Mission) in 2019.

Vidya has lent her voice for various programmes and productions for Shri Rajarajeshwari Bharatha Natya Kalamandir, one of the premiere dance institutions in India.

Vidya has travelled with Viji Prakash Artistic Director of The Shakti Dance Company (Los Angeles) California, USA and Canada for Sampradaya Dance Company with Artistic Director Lata Pada.

During the pandemic times vidya has performed for many online platforms.

Concerts

Vidya has enthralled audience with her performances all over the country at various prestigious organisations to name a few

Krishna Gana Sabha - Chennai

Madhuradhwani Arkay Convention Centre - Chennai

National Centre for Performing Arts (N.C.P.A) - Mumbai

India International Centre - New Delhi

Chembai Sangeethotsavam - Guruvayur

Srutilayam - Amrita Tv

Sri Todupuzha Krishna Temple Festival - Todupuzha

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research - Pune

Pt. Jasraj Auditorium - Newyork

Shiva Vishnu Temple - Washington

The Kalangan World Series - Toronto

Nadaneeranjanam, Tirupati Devasthanam - Tirupati

Shri Saibaba Samadi Centenary Celebrations - Shirdi

Online Concerts

MSN Academy

Art for Healing

Chakkulathhamma Navaratri Mahotsavam (Kerala)

Ekata Sangeetha Sabha (Dubai)

Live 4You (Chennai)

UK Sangeetha Sangam

Gokulashtami Festival (AsthikSamaj, Mumbai)

Collaborations

Vidya has collaborated with Hindustani artists like
Kaushiki Chakraborthy and Ankita Joshi in Jugalbandhis
which has received great appreciation and reviews for the same.

Performed in MTV Coke Studio, Season 4 for music director
Ram Sampath

Was a nominee at the Indian Independent Music Awards (IIMA) 2022

Vidya Harikrishna Was a nominee at the Indian Independent Music Awards
(IIMA) 2022

Performed in 'Rhythms of India' directed by Padmabhushan Shri T.V. Gopalakrishnan

Vidya Harikrishna had Performed in 'Rhythms of India' directed by Padmabhushan
Shri T.V. Gopalakrishnan

Composed music and rendered vocals for a devotional album Sudha Surabhi

Vidya Harikrishna had Composed music and rendered vocals for a devotional album
Sudha Surabhi (Tara Mata Mission)

Essayed the role of Bharat Ratna Smt. M.S.Subalakshmi in a play “Kaatrinilevarumgeetham”

Vidya Harikrishna Essayed the role of Bharat Ratna Smt. M.S.Subalakshmi in a
play “Kaatrinilevarumgeetham” at Shri Shanmukhananda Fine
Arts and Sangeeta Sabha Mumbai

Performed jugalbandis with artists such as Kaushiki Chakraborty and Ankita Joshi

Vidya Harikrishna Performed jugalbandis with artists such as Kaushiki
Chakraborty and Ankita Joshi

Given Vocals to dancers like Vaibhav Arekar and Pavitra Bhat

Vidya Harikrisha had lent her voice to various dancers like Vaibhav Arekar and
Pavitra Bhat, and institutions like Shri Rajarajeshwari
Bharatha Natya Kalamandir, Shakti School of
Bharathanatyam, LA USA (Viji Prakash), and Sampradaya
Academy, Canada (Lata Pada)

Acted in T.V Series “Periyava” telecast on Sankara TV

Has a prominent role in “Periyava” a series on
Shankaracharya of Kanchipuram telecast on Shankara TV

Member of a Band

Vidya Harikrishna Is a member of Namo Fusion Band.

Performing for Art Baithak curated by Prachi Sathi

Performing for Art Baithak curated by Prachi Sathi 3

Performing for Art Baithak curated by Prachi Sathi 4

Performing for the c20 Summit

VACM Students Concert performing at Chembur Ayappa Temple

VACM Students Performing at Chembur Ayappa Temple

Vijayadashami Celebrations

VACM Students performing for Revive | Revive by 72/35 Southern Street Band

Akhilandeshwari | Vidya Harikrishna

Tuz /Tuj Magato Mi Aata

Akhilandeshwari | Vidya Harikrishna

Rangapuravihara | A VACM Production |

Akhilandeshwari | Vidya Harikrishna

Concert Reviews

“…an extremely talented vocalist with an exceptionally melodious voice was found making it to the hall of fame in New York at the prestigious “PANDIT JASRAJ AUDITORIUM”, Hempstead, N. Y. to a flocked audience of nearly 500, Vidya gave a splendid performance choosing to sing an elaborate Raagam, Niraval & Kalpana Swaram in the Raaga Keeravani,a composition of
Shri Harikeshanallur Muttiah Bhagavathar, Amba Vaani in the Taala Adi, followed by a Thillana in the Raaga Desh.”

- SIFY CARNATIC MUSIC

Gifted with a sweet and pliable voice and a store of vidwat acquired through long and hard training Vidya Harikrishna sings alapanas most unhurriedly with all the traditional nuances and sancharas…..
Vidya Harikrishna and Ankita Joshi made a perfect pair with well co-ordinated saris and music

- THE HINDU

There is no doubt that Vidya , like the the great singer of yester years
Smt M.L. Vasanthakumari will reach great heights in the carnatic field …..

- DHINNATHANTHI, THANJAVUR

Vivacious and vibrant concert for Dhwani’s inaugural concert

- NEWSBAND