Biography

Ramakrishnan Murthy is a professional singer based out of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Smt Padma Kutty of Irvine, CA, USA gave him initial Carnatic music lessons. For about 14 years, he has been receiving training from Sri P Sunderrajan. At present, RK Shriramkumar has offered him guidance. This very proficient singer has received honors, awards and titles. Awards: Yagnaraman Excellence Award from Shri Krishna Gana Sabha, 2016 Yuva Kala Bharati from Bharat Kalachar, Chennai, 2014 Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award from Kalki Krishnamurthy Trust, 2014 Outsanding Vocalist from Music Academy for four years consecutively, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Shanmukha Sangeetha Shironmani title from Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai 2013 Dr. ML Vasanthakumari Memorial Award from Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai, 2013 Outstanding Musician of the year from Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation, Stroudsburg, USA, 2013 First Prize winner, All India Radio National Competition for Carnatic Vocal, 2009 Spirit of Youth prize from Music Academy, 2008 First Prize winner, All India Radio National Competition for Carnatic Devotional, 2007 His songs have been appreciated by audiences not only in India, but in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and Singapore.