As a prodigy he has
been watched by the press over the years and the following are some of the
excerpts on the young and inevitably prominent talent of K.N.Shashikiran.
- Deccan Herald, Bangalore, 1973
"…. Another child prodigy…. This was Shashikiran. Just 30
months old, Shashikiran takes less than no time to recognize the
ragas, which are sung to him. Shashikiran already knows 200
Ragas…"
- The Skyline, Hyderabad, 1974
"…The boy is so young that he cannot even pronounce the
Sanskrit words properly. It was a wonder to watch him baffle his
audience no end the way he achieved these great musical feats.
Shashikiran's in every way a match to his elder bother".
- Deccan Chronicle, Bangalore, 1974
"…Shashikiran, a toddler of three years of age demonstrated
that he is a musical wonder. One may find living examples of
reincarnation…. This is the declared view of many eminent
persons…"
- Subbudu in Indian Express, 1974
"…His concert at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club was of high
professional standards. He has a rich and resonant voice and he is
impeccable in Sruthi. He is very confident in every aspect of Carnatic
music. In the Pallavi, it was obvious from the manner in which the
young lad operated the reverse gear technique that he has a research
oriented mind…."
- Indian Express, Madras, 1985
"…. When such phenomena as Shashikiran occur, one can
understand Albert Einstein rushing to the stage to embrace the young
Menuhin and exclaiming, "Now I that know there is a God in
heaven"..."
- The Hindu, Madras, 1985
"…Shashikiran displayed a bold voice and delivery and seemed to
know much about the art of presenting Carnatic music…."
- Indian Express, Madras 1993
"…Young Shashikiran's vocal recital revealed his refined
artistic schooling. He fitted into the character of Tamil pieces with
aplomb..."
- The Statesman, New Delhi, 14th March 1995
"Flawless recital by Shashikiran…. Shashikiran gave an
outstanding vocal recital on Saturday morning…Shashikiran's Ragam
Tanam Pallavi was of top quality. His control over talam was more than
flawless..."
- The Statesman, New Delhi, 1997
"…Hunting for new talents. I discovered a bright young artiste
at Bharath Kalachar in the person of Shashikiran. He has a stentorian
baritone voice, capable of any maneuver. Very few Carnatic vocalists
have this gift. At times, he reminds one of the late vocalist M.D.
Ramanathan. He is able delve deep even into the sub-bass register that
strikes a sympathetic
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