S. Sowmya
| Sowmya Srinivasan | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | April 16, 1969 |
| Origin | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music - Indian Classical Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
S. Sowmya (born April 16, 1969) is a Carnatic music singer. She learnt music initially from her father Dr. Srinivasan, and later from Dr. S. Ramanathan and Smt.T. Muktha. In 1998, Sowmya co-founded Carnatica - an institution dedicated to classical music & dance instruction, archival, talent search and other related activities. She also co-authored the first comprehensive reference CD-ROM on Carnatic music, Nadanubhava. She is also a visiting professor at the Advanced School of Carnatic Music of the Music Academy Madras.
Sowmya has performed in all major sabhas all over India and has presented her concerts in the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Switzerland, Belgium, New Zealand, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and various other destinations throughout the world.
Sowmya made her film debut as an actress in the movie Vaanavil Vaazhkai, which will release on 13 February 2015.
Sowmya has appeared as a guest judge in several episodes of Vijay TV's musical reality-talent shows, including seasons 2, 3, and 4 of Airtel Super Singer, and seasons 2, 3, and 4 of Airtel Super Singer Junior.
Sowmya was a permanent judge in seasons 1 and 2 of Raj TV's Carnatic music reality-talent show, Tanishq Swarna Sangeetham. Subsequently, Carnatic vocalist Nithyasree Mahadevan replaced her as permanent judge in season 3 of the show, and Sowmya appeared as a guest judge during that season.
Sowmya was also a permanent judge in seasons 1 and 2 of Jaya TV's Carnatic music reality-talent show, "Carnatic Music Idol". Subsequently, Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam replaced her as permanent judge in season 3 of the show.
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