All India Radio, Coimbatore hosted the Prize Distribution Function of AIR Music Competition 2017 at Purandaradasar Auditorium, Coimbatore on 23rd Feb'2017 at 4.00PM in front of a collective gathering of about 300 music lovers.The welcome address was given by Smt K Chitralega, Programme Head, AIR, Coimbatore. In her welcome speech she spoke about the role of All India Radio in the propogation of Carnatic Music. She quoted All India Radio's commitment in bringing budding artists to the fore but also its role in presenting eminent singers and musicians to the country. Sri K Periayya, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Coimbatore City was the Chief Guest. The Commissioner, in his address, congratulated all Prize Winners of AIR Music Competition 2017. Being a music lover, he learned Mridangam from a renowned music artist. He spoke about Thiruvaiyaru Thyagaraja Aaradhanac Festival conducted every year at Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu. He also spoke about the role of AIR in bringing the music artist to the
limelight.Kalai Mudhumani Sri K Balasubramanian, Distinguished Violin Vidwan while distributing the prizes congratulated the prize winners and lauded their talent. After the prize distribution function, the budding artists gave individual concert in front of the cheering audience. Sri Abhishek Ravishankar, Chennai-Vocal Sri L Sudarshan Srinivas, Chennai - Mridangam, Sri R P Shravan, Chennai - Vocal, Sri B Karthik, Chennai - Violin, Ms S Anjani, Chennai - Veena, Sri R Madhu, Chennai - Veena, Sri R Magesh, Chennai - Tavil, Sri S Sethuraman, Chennai - Nagaswaram , Sri R P Shravan, Chennai - Vocal ,
Ms N Janani Hamsini, Chennai - Vocal, Ms Chandana K R, Musuru - Folk The event came to a finish with a vote of thanks by Smt S Meenakshi, Engineering Head.
Forwarded by :- Programme Head AIR Coimbatore ,phaircoimbatore@gmail.com