Thodur Madabusi Krishna Honored with Sangita Kalanidhi Award 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Awardee | Thodur Madabusi Krishna |
| Award | Sangita Kalanidhi 2024 |
| Awarding Institution | Music Academy, Chennai |
| Significance | Oscar equivalent for Carnatic music |
| Age | 48 |
| Early Training | Bhagavatula Seetharama Sarma, Chengalpet Ranganathan, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer |
| Notable Traits | Powerful voice, iconoclastic approach, social activism |
| Other Awards | Ramon Magsaysay award |
| Controversies | Anti-caste and political views |
| Other Awardees | - Sangita Kala Acharya: Prof Parassala Ravi, Geetha Raja |
| - TTK Award: Thiruvayyaru Brothers, H K Narasimhamurthy | |
| - Musicologist Award: Dr Margaret Bastin | |
| - Nritya Kalanidhi Award: Dr Neena Prasad | |
| Award Ceremony | December 2024 and January 2025 at the Music Academy's annual events |