Master Shashank is phenomenal musical prodigy. Since his debut performance in Australia in 1990 (aged eleven), Shashank has soared to the upper ranks of the Carnatic music world. At age 12, he was given the opportunity to perform the prestigious ‘Sadas’ concert of the Chennai Music Academy on January 1, 1991. The Indian Express described this young boy as “Man of the Season” among the hundreds who performed for the music season of 1990-91.
With his immense musical talents, Shashank has enthralled audiences in India, the Middle East, North America, UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. He has performed at the President’s residence, Rashtrapathy Bhavan, in New Delhi, at UNESCO in Paris and in Fukuoka Hall, Japan.
Over the years Shashank has evolved a concert pattern imbibing the best of North Indian and South Indian classical styles and prefers to call himself an Indian classical flutist. Acclaimed critics from world over have described his flute playing as highly creative, melodious and conforming to a vocal tradition of high quality.
Discography:
He has released over 70 CDs and 10 DVDs.
Charukeshi (2016)
Shashank with Sai Symphony (2015)
Seven Continents – Cross over (2015)
Spirit of Krishna – Shashank and the Folk Musicians of Rajasthan (2012)
Shashank, John Sund and Phalgun (2011)
Gambian Nights, with Dawda (2011)
RoR Touch Part 2 (EMI / India Beat Records, 2008)
Sundara (2010)
Mohana (2010)
Live at the Playhouse (2009)
RoR Touch (EMI / India Beat Records, 2008)
Floating Point
Bindumalini
Enchanting Hamsadhwani
Raag Lathangi
Rasayana (Sense World Music)
Margazhi Melodies
Kalarasana – Live in Chennai
Moksha – Salvation
Flights of Ecstasy (2005)
Intuitive Minds
Krishna Smaranam
Pullankuzhal of South India (King Records)
Music Academy, Madras
Sammilan
Meditative Spell
The Bamboo in a Dialogue
Moonlit Melodies (Music Today)
Flute Fantasia (Navras Records)
Reminiscence of Brindavan
Moments of Ecstasy
Endless beauties from the Bamboo Flute (1994)
Melodies from the Bamboo Flute – 1 and 2 (1993)
Melodies from the Bamboo Flutes – Album 2 (1992)
Melodies from the Bamboo Flutes – Album 1 (1991)
DVDs
Sundara (2010)
Mohana (2010)
Utsav – Celebrations of Indian Classical Music – Shashank by Music Today (2007
Krishna Smaranam
Anubhav
Shashank with Sai Symphony – DVD 2015
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
