Dr G Babu, a distinguished musician,received his training under the guidance of Prof.Kadanad V K Gopi and advanced studies in the Gurukula Style under the esteemed Mridangam Masestro ,Guru KARAIKUDI R MANI. Since 1996, he has held The Prestigious position of an A- Grade Artist in Mridangam at All India Radio ,Thituvananthapuram, showcasing his musical prowess. With an extensive repertoire ,Dr G Babu has graced numerous music concerts, sharing the stage with legendary musicians such as Dr.M Balamuralikrishna, Ustad Amjad Alikhan ,Dr N RAMANI, T N Sheshagopalan, T V Gopalakrishnan, Shri O S Thyagarajan, Shri Neyattinkara Vasudevan, Shri Kavalam Sreekumar, Smt Sudha Reghunath, HH Aswathy Thirunal Ramavarma among others ,both in India and Abroad.
His musical journey has taken him across the globe ,performing in countries like Nigeria, Austalia, Japan and all GCC counties. Dr G Babu is not only a virtuoso performer but also a passionate composer of classical music, demonstating a particular flair for Thillanas. Having composed 10 Thillanas in 10 Ragas his instrumental fusion ,”MEGHARAGAM” Conducted at Doordarshan Kendra received widespread acclaim in the music field.
In recognition of his out standing contributions, Dr Babu has honoured with the Ustad Alla Rakha Memorial Award in 2013 and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy” KALASHREE PURASKARAM”
His accolades also include numerous awards from National University and State youth festivals , showcasing his excellence in the field. Driven by a deep passion for teaching music and mridangam , he has mentored students who have brought laurels to their respective institutions. He was a faculty of IIPA from 2008-10.
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