Subhadra Sridharan, a young Carnatic Musician started learning music at the age of six.
She is currently training under Vidwan Shri. Delhi P Sunderrajan, Chennai and has also
trained in Hindustani music. She learns Abhangs and Bhajans from Smt. Shashikala
Shirgopikar, Pune. Growing up in a family with ardent music listeners, Subhadra also
learns from her grandmother Sharada Janakiraman.
Subhadra is a graded Artist of All India Radio and a regular performer in Chennai
sabhas and the Margazhi season. Subhadra has also performed in Mumbai, Mysuru,
Bengaluru, Trichy and the USA.
In the 2023 December season, Subhadra performed at several Chennai sabhas namely,
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha - Vani Mahal, Kartik Fine Arts, Naada Inbam - Raga
Sudha, Narada Gana Sabha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mega Isai Vizha, Arkay
Convention Center (Madhuradhwani), Maarga and Rasika Ranjani Sabha.
In 2023, Subhadra performed in the prestigious Spirit of Youth festival at The Music
Academy. She also performed at the Janmashtami festival conducted by Unnati at the
Odakathur Mutt, Bengaluru, and the Live4U Sharadotsav.
In 2022, Subhadra tuned and recorded the verses of the “Shivapuranam” in a
ragamalika. The recording is available on Māthangi Chamber Music YouTube Channel.
Subhadra likes to collaborate and experiment with fellow artists.
● In 2023, she collaborated with Janhavi Phansalkar, an eminent Dhrupad artist
for an innovative concert at Kalakari, Pune.
● Subhadra also performed a thematic concert with fellow musicians for GCMA
during Margazhi 2022.
● She recently wrote a concert review for Kural, a popular E-magazine run by
young musicians on Indian classical arts.
Subhadra has won several awards:
● Live4U Hall of Fame Inductee- 2023
● Tambura prize for Ragam Thanam Pallavi in 'Spirit in Youth' festival 2020 - R K
Srikantan Trust, Bengaluru
● S Rajam Centenary year 2018 Tambura prize
● Best Senior Vocalist 2017, D K Pattammal Award of Excellence, Best Junior
Vocalist 2013 and 2014 from Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai
● L V Memorial Award, R R Sabha Trichy.
● First runner up, National level Sangeet Samrat Season 1– Carnatic Premier
League.
● Top voice for the future by the TAG Foundation, Sruti Magazine and Music
Forum.
● She won the TamilNadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram award and performed in
their concert series.
Here are some of Subhadra’s press features:
● The Hindu, Chennai covered her Margazhi 2022 concert in their Friday Review
section titled- ‘A talent that belies age!’
● Amudha Surabhi Magazine also featured Subhadra’s musical journey.
● ‘Eternal notes’ in ‘The Times of India’, Pune covered Subhadra’s keen interest
and talent in Carnatic vocal.