Emani Sankara Sastry was one of the first Carnatic maestros to use a contact microphone to harness the full potential of which musical instrument?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Veena.
- Emani Sankara Sastri developed an interest in playing the Veena at the age of 3.
- He learned the Veena from his father Achyutarama Sastri and grandfather Subbara Sastri.
- He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1973), Sahitya Kala Parishad Award, Padma Shri (1974), and a Doctorate from Andhra University.
- Many other titles were also conferred upon him in recognition of his musical contributions.
- His rendition of Raga Sankarabharanam on the Veena won the Asian Rostrum Award for the most outstanding number in 1973, held under UNESCO’s patronage in Alam Atta, Soviet Union, with participation from artists of 30 nations.
- Following this, he became known as Sankarabharanam Sankara Sastri.
- He gave his first Veena concert in 1940 at Trichy All India Radio, which brought him recognition.