About

Srinidhi R Koundinya

A Dynamic Percussionist Srinidhi R Koundinya is a young and dynamic Ghatam performer who has been carving a niche for himself in the field of music. He is a B-Grade artist of All India Radio and the recipient of the Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy Scholarship. His initial tutoring was under Vidwan H L Shivashankaraswamy, a celebrated Mridangam player. Srinidhi was mentored for 16 years in the nuances of the instrument and the technique of accompaniment, thus making him a performer.Srinidhi is receiving advanced techniques in Ghatam playing under the guidance of Vidushi Sukanya Ramgopal, a senior disciple of the Ghatam maestro Vidwan Vikku Vinayakaram, a sought after Ghatam artist and Guru. This has enhanced his skills in playing Ghatam both as an accompanist and soloist. Srinidhi holds a master’s degree in Finance Management.



Awards and Titles :

Srinidhi has received the 'YUVA LAYA VADYA PRATIBHA KUSUMA' award from the renowned music institution, Naada Hamsa Academy of Music, Bangalore, which is being led by one of the senior most musicians of the country, Vidwan Venkataraghavan.This award is another feather to Srinidhi's musical career.



PRESTIGIOUS PERFORMANCES

Srinidhi has performed at various organisations of repute across the country;

The Music Academy, Madras

Gaana Bharathi,Mysore

The Bangalore Gayana Samaja

Naada Bramha Sangeetha Sabha,Mysore

Keshava Samskuthi Sabha,Bangalore

Malleshwarm Sangeetha sabha,Bangalore

Naada Jyothi Sangeetha Sabha,Bangalore

Annanya Sangeetha Sabha,Bangalore

JSS Sangeetha Sabha,Mysore

Raama Seva Mandali Charitable Trust,Mysore

Shree Rama Seva Mandali,Bangalore

Raja Rajeshwari Cultural Association,Bangalore

N R Mohalla Sangeetha Sabha, Mysore

Sangeetha Parishath, Mangalore

Surabhi Gaana Kala Mandira Charitable trust, Mysore

Sri Tyagaraja Sangeetha Sabha Charitable trust, Mysore

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

Suswaralaya College of Music

Sree Krishna Sangeetha Sabha

Naada Hamsa Academy of Music

Kala Mandal , Thane

Ravindra kalakshetra, Bangalore for a special Tabla, Ghatam and Sitar Jugalbandhi

Besides these, Srinidhi has also performed for Ravindranath Tagore's Shyamachitralika, a Bengali Dance Drama


Appreciation from Senior Musicians :

Srinidhi has had the opportunity to accompany many senior musicians of the country and has received their appreciation. The senior musicians he has accompanied include;

  • Vidushi Koviladi R Kala, Vocal

  • Vidwan Bellary M Raghavendra, Vocal

  • Vidwan M J Venkataraghavan, Vocal

  • Vidwan R K Padmanabha, Veena

  • Vidwan Amba Prasad, Violin

  • Vidwan Sarvotham, Flute

  • Vidwan A V Prakash, Flute

  • Vidwan H L Shivashankara Swamy

  • Vidwan B R Shridhar

  • Vidwan Anoor Anantha Krishna Sharma

  • Vidwan Mysore N Srinath

  • Vidushi S Mahathi

  • Vidushi Bhagyalakshmi Chandrashekar

  • Vidushi Aishwarya Vidya Raghunathan

  • Vidushi M K Saraswathi

Srinidhi's accompaniment to these sought-after musicians has made him gain experience and accolades.His accompaniment has been widely appreciated and he is succeeding in carving a place for himself in the field of music.

TV Programs And Taalavadya :


Srinidhi's dedication and passion for music, coupled with rigorous mentoring from his Gurus have invited him a number of opportunities at various platforms across the country. He has performed at various organisations across the country and has received appreciation from music lovers. Besides accompanying many artists on Ghatam, Srinidhi has also performed along with his Gurus in many 'Talavadya' and 'Ghata Maala' concerts, including a special Ghatam Laya Vinyasa program for AIR. He has also been featured on Shankara Channel's popular show 'Sangeetha Yatra- Season2' where he has received positive response from the judges and he has also performed at the prestigious 'Thyagarja Sangeetha Utsav', which is broadcast on DD National Channel. He has performed during the "Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar Centenary Celebrations" program held at Chowdiah Memorial Hall which was featured in DD National.


Ghata Taranaga :

In his Guru's path he started Ghata Tharang- A unique concept of Playing 6-7 Ghatams of different shruth’s thereby creating melody on a percussion instrument. This idea was conceptualised by Guru Vidushi Sukkanya Ramgopal. His Ghata Tarang Projects are widely Appreciated & enjoyed globally.

TIRANGA, SUKHI, TARANGAM are the most famous albums available on YouTube.