InstrumentVocal
TraditionCarnatic
Legacy Profile(1920–2014)
Rudrapatna Krishnasastri Srikantan
Notable Students
R S RamakanthB. K. Anantha Ram(Flute)M. S. SheelaT. S. SatyavatiR. A. RamamaniM. T. SelvanarayanaAmith Nadig(Flute)Vid. Kadaba LakshmikanthH. K. NarayanaRathnamala PrakashShashank Subramanyam(Flute)G. RavikiranCharulatha Ramanujam(Violin)T. S. SathyavathiK. RadhakrishnanR. ChandrikaRatnamala Prakash
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Biography
R. K. Srikantan was a highly respected Carnatic vocalist from Karnataka, India, known for his pure and traditional style of singing. He was a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Sangeetha Kalanidhi from the Madras Music Academy and the Padma Bhushan from the Government of India. A dedicated teacher, he has trained many disciples and left a lasting legacy in the world of Carnatic music.
Profile last updated 2026-01-06