P. Unnikrishnan (b. 1966)

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P Unnikrishnan is one of the most promising young carnatic vocalists.

Unnikrishnan was born on 9th July 1966, to Sri K Radhakrishnan and Smt Harinin Radhakrishnan.

He started learning Carnatic Music at the age of 12 from Sri.V L Seshadri. Subsequently he trained under Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr S Ramanathan and continued training under Smt. Savithri Sathyamurthy and Sri. Calcutta K S Krishnamurthy. He also attended a special workshop for 6 months on "Veena Dhanammal Bhani" under Sangeetha Kalanidhi Smt. T Brinda and Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. T Vishwanathan.

He has rendered concerts in all prestigious Sabhas in the country. His audio cassettes are most popular among rasikas.

He is 'A' grade Artiste in AIR and Simultaneously, his fame blazed in the film world as a play back singer for his renderings in two Tamil Films. 'Kaadalan' and Pavitra' which earned him the 'National Award' for 1994.

He is the recipient of many Honours and Awards which include "Kalaimamani" from the Govt. of Tamilnadu, 'Best Raaga' award from Music Academy, 'Yuvakala Bharati' from Bharat Kalachar.

Discography

In alphabetical order of the title

Title	Nature	Music / recording	Contents	Label	Other Artists	Year
A Scintillating Experience	Carnatic Vocal	*** / ***	Sriranjani, Malayamarutham, Khamas, Bageshri, Mishra Piloo, Sankarabharanam, Brindhavani, Patdeep, Hindolam, Hamsanandhi, Sindhu Bhairavi	Inreco Pyramid
Aanandam	Carnatic Vocal		Ragas Gurjari, Atana, Simhendramadyamam, Lalitha, Thodi, Mand, Sindhu Bhairavi, Chenchurti	Inreco Pyramid	Violin: S. Varadarajan/ Mridangam: K.V. Prasad/ Ghatam: A.S.Shankar
Bharathiar Songs	Carnatic Vocal		Bhimpalas, Ragamalika, Desh, Kalyana Vasantham, Mand Bahar, Kosalam, Punnagavarali, etc. Songs: Vellai Thamarai, Varuvai Varuvai, Theerthakaraiyinile, Paarukulle Nalla, Muruga Muruga, Enthaiyum Thayum, Kakkai Siraginile, Kayile Pullipahtenne, etc.	Vani
Bharathiyaar Songs	Carnatic Vocal Collection		P Unnikrishnan Kannan Thiruvadi, Suttum Vizhi, Kaakkai Siraginilae, Varuvai Varuvai, Ninnaiyae Radhi Yendru / S Nithyasree Kannan Mananilayai / S Sowmya Yadhumagi, Maatha Paraasakthi / Priya Sisters Kaettapozhu	Inreco Pyramid	Priya Sisters / S Nithyasree / Sowmya
Compositions of Ambujam Krishna	Carnatic Vocal		Ragas: Karna Ranjani, Amrithavarshini, Reethi Gowla, Hamsanandi, Kapi, Neethimathi, Sankarabharanam, Kannada	Vani
Gaana Manjari	Carnatic Vocal		Ragas Kanada, Nalinakanthi, Latangi, Misra Bowli, Andholika, Keeravani, Desh, Misra Kamaj, Chenchurutti, Kavadichindhu	Vani
Geetham	Carnatic Vocal		Ragas Mayamalava Gowlai, Kuntala Varali, Keeravani, Kambhoji, Varali, Navarasa Kanada, Revati, Thillang, Madhukauns, Chakkravaaham	Inreco Pyramid	Violin Embar S Kannan / Mridangam Mannarkudi A Eswaran / Ghatam V Suresh
Golden Melodies	Carnatic Vocal		Karunalaya- Hindolam; Mamava Sada-Kanada; DikkuTheriyatha Katil- Ragamalika; Janaki Ramana-Kapi; Raga Sudha Rasa-Antholika; Theeratha Villayattu Pillai- Ragamalika; Visweswara-Sindhu Bhairavi; Pashyati-Madhu Vanthi	Vani
Kadambam	Carnatic Vocal		Ragas: Gambeera Nattai, Manirangu Madhyamavathi, Ragamalika, Punnagavarali, Kavadi Chindu, Jaunpuri, Kurinji, Misra Sivaranjini, Bowli	Vani
Mandolin	Carnatic Vocal		Ra Ra Maintidhaka - Asaveri, Amma Ravamma - Kalyani, Naradha Gana - Atana, Bantureethi - Hamsanadam, Thiruvadi Charanam - Khamboji, Bhaja Bhaja Manasa - Thilang, Vihara Manasa - Kapi	AVM	Vittal Ramamurthy, Violin; K Arun Prakash, Mridangam; Karthik, Ghatam
Mellifluous Melodies	Carnatic Vocal		Nattai, Ratipatipriya, Mandu, Brindavani Kanam, Bhimpalas, Senchuruti, Tilang, Hindolam, Ragamalika, Kalyani, etc.	Vani
Melodious Moods	Carnatic Vocal		Pooraya Mamakaamam, Suttum Vizhi, Gayathi Vanamalai, Venkatachala Neelayam, Radha Sametha, Thunai Purindarul, Kannan Thiruvadi, Kakkai Siraginile, Govinda Ninna, Dheera Sameere	Inreco Pyramid
Memorables	Carnatic Vocal		Jaya Jaya Swamin, Maanasa Sancharare, Yeppo Varuvaaro, Sadho Sadho Krishna Nee Begane Baaro, Raama Raama Seetha, Dheenanu Dhukku, Govardhana Giridhaara	BMG Crescendo	Violin Vittal Ramamurthy / Mridangam Arun Prakash / Ghatam Karthik
Raagasudha	Carnatic Vocal		Ragas Jayanthasri, Chakravaham, Anandabhairavi, Subhapantuvarali, Neelambari, Kannada, Shanmukhapriya, Raagamalika, Kurinji	Vani	Violin R K Shriramkumar / Mridangam K Arunprakash / Ghatam S Karthik
Unnikrishnan	Carnatic Vocal		Ragas / Pantuvarali, Yadukula Kambhoji, Sarasangi, Mukhari, Bhavani, Thillana, Charumati, Kafi, Hamsanandi	AVM	Violin M A Sundareswaran / Mridangam A Eswaran / Ghatam Vaikkom Gopalakrishnan
Vocal	Carnatic Vocal		Rupakam, Hemavathi, Bahudari, Devagandhari, Vasantha, Bilahari, Mishra Kamas, Kavadichindu	AVM