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Shubha Santhosh

Veena artist, Carnatic classical vocalist

Shubha Santhosh
   Biography

Smt. Shubha Santhosh is one of the most distinguished and accomplished Veena artists from Karnataka, known for her depth of classical understanding, tonal purity, and expressive brilliance. Her musical journey began under the guidance of the late Vidwan H. Srinivasa Murthy Achar, and was further refined through intensive training under Vidushi Smt. Sudha Vadiraj and Mridanga Vidwan Sri H. S. Sudhindra.

Renowned for her clarity of technique, dexterity, and sincerity in presentation, Shubha’s performances are marked by aesthetic refinement and scholarly depth. Her Tana renditions are especially celebrated for their precision and musicality. Rooted firmly in tradition, she continuously explores newer dimensions of Veena Vaadana, striving to present this ancient instrument in a manner that resonates with contemporary and global audiences.

Beyond performance, Shubha Santhosh is a versatile creative force—a vocalist, composer, music director, educator, and cultural ambassador. She has composed, directed, and performed in numerous albums, dance productions, spiritual presentations, and interdisciplinary works, significantly contributing to the preservation and evolution of Carnatic music.

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Shubha Santhosh accepting the award
Shubha Santhosh accepting the award
Shubha Santhosh performig
Shubha Santhosh performig
Young veena artist Shubha Santhosh
Young veena artist Shubha Santhosh
   Career

Major Sabhas & Festivals (India)

  • Gayana Samaja, Indira Nagar Sangeeth Sabha, MES Kalavedi

  • Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, Nadasurabhi, Ananya

  • Sheshadripuram Rama Seva Mandali, Jayarama Seva Mandali

  • Bangalore Rama Bhakta Sabha, Lalitha Kala Parishath

  • Narada Gana Sabha (Chennai), Rasika Ranjini Sabha (Chennai)

  • Tyagaraja Aradhana – Tiruvaiyaru

  • Mudra Veena Festival – Chennai

  • Shanmukhananda Hall, Chembur Fine Arts, Tata Auditorium – Mumbai

  • Performances across Mysore, Mangalore, Shimoga, KGF, Ahmedabad and more

International

  • Auckland, New Zealand


Collaborations & Special Projects

  • Founder of Veena–Venu–Violin Trio, an all-women instrumental ensemble promoting women empowerment in classical music

  • Veena accompaniment for internationally acclaimed classical dance artists

  • Veena performances for albums, recordings, dance productions, and films


Music Direction & Composition

  • Director of Vidyesha Nada Vaibhava, Bhandarkeri Matha

  • Composer and music director for 280+ krithis of HH Sri Vidyesha Teertha Sripadaru

  • Conferred the title “Hari Saraswati Sangeetha Peeta Vibhooshite” by HH Sri Vidyesha Teertha Swamiji

  • Conceptualized and directed “Sri Guruvijaya Geetha”, a multi-art biography of Saint Madhwacharya

  • Music composition and direction for dance productions like “Jagannatha Dasa” (presented in the USA)

  • Albums include Dasarendare Purandara Dasaraiyya, Bhakta Jana Mundhe, and more


Television & Media

  • Performances on Doordarshan

  • Featured in Shubhodaya Karnataka (Doordarshan)

  • Suvarna Symphony – Interview & performance (Suvarna Channel)

  • Naada Neeraajanam – TTD Channel, Tirumala


Lecture Demonstrations & Academic Contributions

  • Lecture-demonstration on Veena Composers – Suswaralaya College of Music

  • Research presentation on Tana – Yuva Chetana Festival

  • Lecture on Krithis of Veena Venkatagiriappa – Nada Brahma Sangeetha Sabha, Mysore

   Programs

VEENA VENU VIOLIN by WOMEN'S TRIO (SHUBHA SANTHOSH with her group)

PERFORMING AT THE INDIRANAGAR SANGEETHA SABHA, ON 24TH DEC 2016.BEEN SPONSORED BY BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN , INFOSYS FOUNDATION. TIME: 6 PM TO 8.30 PM

Shubha Santhosh presents Veena solo performance

Shubha Santhosh presents Veena solo performance
   Awards & Achievements

Major Honors

  • Rama Lalitha Veena Maanya Award – 2024 (by HH Sri Vidyesha Teertha Sripadaru, Bhandarkeri Matha)

  • Ananya Yuva Puraskara – 2018

  • Srinivasa Anugraha Prashasthi – 2016

  • GT Narayan Rao Memorial Award – 2014 (Bramara Trust, Mysore)

  • Ananya Nadajyothi Yuva Pratibha Puraskara – 2012

  • Best Instrumentalist Award – Bangalore Gayana Samaja Youth Festival, 2007

  • Lalitha Padmanabhan Award – Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai (2007)

  • Sangeetha Kousthubha Award – 2006 (Subbaramaiah Trust)

  • Ananya Pratibhe Award – 2004

Scholarships

  • Scholarship from Government of India – Department of Culture

  • Scholarship from Government of Karnataka – Department of Culture


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