Shashank Subramanyam

Shashank Subramanyam (born 14 October 1978) is an Indian Carnatic flautist. A child prodigy, he began performing publicly at the age of six in 1984 and became the youngest flautist to perform in the senior concert slot at the Music Academy, Chennai, in 1991. He has performed internationally as a soloist and has collaborated with musicians from Indian classical, jazz and world music traditions.

Career

Shashank gave his first public performance in 1984 at the age of six. In January 1991, aged twelve, he became the youngest flautist to perform in the senior concert slot at the Music Academy, Chennai.

He appeared on John McLaughlin's album Floating Point , which received a nomination for "Best Contemporary Jazz Album" at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.

His performances have been featured by BBC World Television in Destination Music and by CNN International on Travel Logue India.

Honours

Shashank received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2017.

In 2022, the Government of France appointed him a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

In 2008, Shashank featured as a guest artist on guitarist John McLaughlin's album Floating Point, which received a nomination for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in the category of Best Contemporary Jazz Performance, Instrumental (later renamed Best Contemporary Jazz Album).