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Prakash Ulliyeri (born 10 May 1970) is an Indian musician and instrumentalist from Ulliyeri, Kozhikode, Kerala. He is known for playing the harmonium and keyboard.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | 10 May 1970 Ulliyeri, Kozhikode, Kerala, India) |
| Genres | Indian classical |
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| Instrument | Harmonium pump organ |
| Spouse | Jitha |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and education
editUlliyeri's father, Gopala Paniker, was a Nadaswaram artist, and his mother, Madhavi, was a folk singer. This early exposure to music and his father's guidance led him to develop a taste for art as a child.
Ulliyeri's formal training took place at the Chembai Memorial Music College in Palakkad.[2] During his time working with the Nadam orchestra, Ulliyeri practiced harmonium and grew skilled at playing ghazals.
Career
editPrakash Ulliyeri's music spans various genres, including fusion, Carnatic classical, and film music. He garners attention for his solo performances, particularly on the harmonium, which he also teaches.
Throughout his career, Prakash Ulliyeri has collaborated with many artists, including Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Pankaj Udhas. He has performed in London's Royal Albert Hall and Australia's Sydney Opera House.[3]
Ulliyeri has contributed to Malayalam films and popular albums with his harmonium performances. His collaborations include ghazal, fusion, and jugalbandi performances. His initiative "Navam" blends Hindustani vocals, Western backing, and traditional Kerala instruments.[4]
He is a founding member and State General Secretary of the Kerala Artist Fraternity[5] and is the Chairman of the Palakkad district and a member of the Board of Trustees.
Ulliyeri is also the founder of Thatva Musical Solutions, an institution for music education.[6]
Awards
editIn 2022, Ulliyeri received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ GANAPATHI, K. (2017-02-09). "Keying in melody". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "ഹാർമോണിയത്തിലെ നാട്ടുഘരാന". Deshabhimani (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "എന്റെ ദുഃഖവും സന്തോഷവും പ്രകടിപ്പിക്കാൻ സാധിക്കുന്നത് ഹാർമോണിയത്തിലൂടെയാണ്- പ്രകാശ് ഉള്ള്യേരി". Mathrubhumi. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "Percussion and melody unite; Mattannur, Prakash to launch band". The New Indian Express. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ "Kerala Artistes' Fraternity". Kerala Artistes' Fraternity. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
- ^ a b "ഉള്ളിയേരിക്ക് അഭിമാനമായി പ്രകാശിന് അംഗീകാരം". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-09-02.