Biography

Krishna Prasad is a professional singer based out of the IT capital of India, Bangalore. His remarkable strengthened voice, resonant with tristhayi sanchara and deep devotion makes him unparalleled in his rendition while appealing to a wide range of rasikas and audience. Krishna Prasad’s pleasing persona coupled with his supreme voice control, admirable command over the nuances of vocal music; be it raga alapane, manodharma, or simply the aesthetics of intonations, shastriya sangeetha, voice modulations and many such characters make him a much sought after musician. His proficiency in the rendering of Raaga Taana Pallavi in special taalas such as ‘ashtottara shata talas’ and ‘melakartha talas’ are the ones that add to his credit. Mainly by his guru’s tutelage, his rendition of Taanas of different types such as Ghanta, Shankha, Chakra, Mayura, Bringa, Nabhi, Markata, etc. amuses the audience with his vocal capacities. Moreover, the knowledge he shares while singing brings out a new colour to the audience everytime he breathes. Awards: Best Performer Award, Kannada Koota, New Jersey, 2015 Best Performer Award, Sunaada Cultural Academy, 2013 Shankara Prashasthi, Jalahalli Shankar Mutt, 2012 Sangeetha Visharada, Kolar Sangeetha Sabha, 2010 Ananya Yuva Puraskara, Ananya Cultural Academy, 2009 Ananya Prathiba Puraskara, 2006 Prathibakankshi Puraskara, 2003