Carnatic singer Bombay Jayashri has been selected for which music award in 2023?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Sangita Kalanidhi.
Bombay Jayashri received the Sangita Kalanidhi award in 2023 from the Madras Music Academy, recognizing her outstanding contributions to Carnatic music and her melodic, meditative vocal style. A Padma Shri awardee (2021) and Oscar nominee for Life of Pi’s “Pi’s Lullaby,” she is known for her mastery of the Lalgudi tradition and global collaborations. This honor, the highest in Carnatic music, includes a gold medal and citation, with Jayashri presiding over the academy’s 2024 conference.
Other 2023 awardees:
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Nritya Kalanidhi: Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari
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Sangita Kala Acharya: Palkulangara Ambika Devi, K.S. Kalidas
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TTK Award: T.R. Subramaniam, Sargurunatha Oduvar
The ceremony was held on January 1, 2024, in Chennai.