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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Sangita Kalanidhi Award is given by which music academy
A
The Bangalore School of Music
B
Visakha Music Academy
C
The Music Academy Madras
D
The Kerala Music Academy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“The executive committee of the Music Academy has decided to give the Sangita Kalanidhi and other awards for the two missed years along with the current year’s awards, ” said N. Murali, president of the Academy. Noted vocalist and teacher Neyveli R.

Detailed explanation-2: -In news– Recently, the Music Academy has announced Sangita Kalanidhi award winners for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. It is the title awarded yearly to a Carnatic musician by the Madras Music Academy. It is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sowmya, a recipient of various awards and titles in her music career, is a visiting faculty at the Madras Advanced School of Carnatic Music, run by the Music Academy.

Detailed explanation-4: -This award was instituted in 1993 and is given to those who have contributed by bringing several disciples to the concert platform. Two senior musicians/preceptors are given this award each year.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kanyakumari, who had accompanied saxophone player Kadri Gopalnath along with thavil player Haridwaramangalam A.K. Palanivel and tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.

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