MYSORE B SANJEEV KUMAR

MYSORE B. SANJEEV KUMAR Carnatic Music – Violinist, Violist and Vocalist PERSONAL & ACADEMIC DETAILS Date of Birth: 10th February 1973 Place of Birth: Mysore Mother: Smt. Usha Badari Father: Sri. Badari Mysore Srinivasa Rao Qualification: Bachelor in Commerce (B.Com.), University of Mysore INITIAL MUSIC TRAINING Mysore B. Sanjeev Kumar initially started learning Violin and Vocal at the age of 10 from Guru Vidwan Sri. KJ Venkatachar, Principal of Ayyanar College of Music, Narayanashastri Road, Mysore. He also learnt Violin from Vidwan HK Narasimhamurthy for a few years at Mysore. VIDWATH (ADVANCED) MUSIC TRAINING Later, he had Vidwath training on Violin from Sangeetha Vidhya Sagara, Gana Sahithya Shiromani, Vidwan Sri. RR Keshavamurthy. PERFORMANCES AND ACCOMPANIMENT Mysore Sanjeev Kumar has given performances on Violin and Viola at various places, Sabhas and Institutions as a Soloist and has also accompanied many leading artists on Violin all over the country. He is a Graded Artist in AIR and Doordarshan. Many TV channels have telecast his performances. STYLE AND MELODY Mysore Sanjeev Kumar follows the style of his Gurus and strives to fill more melody in his playing, whether it is solo or accompaniment. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Received the title “GANA KALA PADMA” at the 23rd Sri Ramanavami Sangeethotsava by Padmashali Sangeetha Sabha, Shidalghatta, Chikkaballapur District. Received the title “VISHWA KANNADA KANMANI” from Kannada Sahithya and Samskruthika Parishat, Bangalore. Received the title “SANGEETHA SWARA BHARGHAVA” – State Award from Sangeetha Bharathi, Hosapete, Karnataka. Received “MANJUDASA” State Award from Mohana Tarangini Sangeetha Sabha, Ullal, Bangalore. Received “ANJANADRI SADBHAVANA PRASHASTI” on 23/07/2023 at Gangavathi, Koppala, Karnataka. Received “RASTRIYA PURUSHOTAM SAMMAN – 2023” National Award at Shree Jagannath Dham Puri Utsav, Puri, Orissa. Received “LASYA KALA SAMMAN – 2024” National Award at Shree Jagannath Dham Puri Utsav, Puri, Orissa. OTHER RECOGNITIONS Honoured and blessed by Sri. Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji at Haridwar after the Concert. Honoured by Nrupatunga Kalniketana, Bangalore. Honoured by Sri. Purandaradasa Memorial Trust, Bangalore. Honoured by Sri Ranga Bhajana Mandali, Bangalore. Puraskara from Lakshmisha Seva Samithi, Devanuru, Chickamagaluru and Lakshmisha Samskruthika Vedike, Udupi on the occasion of Lakshmisha Jayanthi. Puraskara from Sri Raghavendra Saptha Karyakarna Samithi, Mantralaya. Puraskara from Sri Ramananda Math, Kovur, Rajamundri, Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu 500 Years (1510–2010). Puraskara from Sri Haridasa Sahitya Sangeetha Vedike, Srikshetra Yelaguru near Bijapur. Received Best Violin Accompaniment Award from Sri Ramaseva Mandali, Chamarajapete. Received “Pratibha Puraskar” by Niranthara, Basavanagudi, Bangalore. Received Best Violinist Award by Delhi Karnataka Sangha at Delhi. TEACHING Mysore Sanjeev Kumar has been teaching Carnatic Music – Violin and Vocal to students through his institution, Swadesha Academy of Indian Music, Bangalore, which is the unit of Kalaswadesha Foundation®, Bangalore. Students from Bangalore, different places in India and abroad have been learning from him. Many students have secured Distinction in Junior, Senior and Vidwath Music Grade Examinations conducted by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Suro Bharathi Kala Kendra, Kalaswadesha and other Music Examinations. Many of his students are giving stage performances. FOUNDER PRESIDENT – KALASWADESHA FOUNDATION® Mysore Sanjeev Kumar is the Founder President of KALASWADESHA FOUNDATION®. ABOUT KALASWADESHA FOUNDATION® KALASWADESHA FOUNDATION® is a premier institution dedicated to the preservation, promotion and propagation of Indian Classical Music, Dance and Cultural Heritage. Established with the vision of nurturing traditional art forms while embracing modern learning methods, the Foundation serves as a vibrant hub for artists, students and cultural enthusiasts across India and abroad. ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION Kalaswadesha Foundation is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution, recognized for its commitment to quality education and cultural excellence. The Foundation has successfully trained numerous students who continue to perform, teach and represent India’s artistic heritage globally. OUR MISSION To cultivate a deep appreciation and understanding of Indian culture by offering authentic and structured training in classical arts, empowering students to pursue excellence in both artistic and academic realms. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE Training in Indian Classical Music – Carnatic & Hindustani Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Training in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and other Indian classical dance forms Certification Courses and Grade Examinations (Saadhaka, Vidya Visharadha, Vidwanmani) Cultural Festivals, Workshops and Annual Celebrations Nationwide and International Online/Offline Classes Art Promotions, Research and Artist Development Programs PROJECTS UNDER KALASWADESHA Mysore Sanjeev Kumar has been working on the “HARIDASA KEERTHANA PROJECT”, where he has collected many notations composed and tuned by great senior Vidwans for Haridasara Keerthanas. He has also composed and tuned Ragas for the Haridasarapadas. He has been organizing Offline and Online (Facebook, YouTube) concerts exclusively for Haridasara Keerthanas to propagate them. Haridasapada books are also being published through the Haridasa Keerthana Project. KALASWADESHA FOUNDATION