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This video is a brief profile of veteran Odissi Music singer Shyamamani Devi, produced by OdishaLIVE in 2014. It captures a moment when she was conferred with the prestigious Sarala Puraskar Citation by IMPaCT (Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust) in recognition of her profound contributions to Odissi music. Shyamamani Devi, often referred to as the "Nightingale of Odisha," is a legendary vocalist and composer renowned for her exquisite renditions of classical Odissi music, folk songs, and devotional pieces. This profile offers a glimpse into the life and artistry of a true icon of Odia culture.

Shyamamani Devi - Brief Profile:

Shyamamani Devi, born Shyamamani Pattnaik on December 21, 1938, in Banki, Cuttack, Odisha, is a celebrated Odissi classical music vocalist and composer. Often hailed as the "Nightingale of Odisha" and "Kokilo Kanthi," she is a doyen of Odissi vocal music, recognized for her soulful renditions of classical Odissi music, Chhanda, and Champu, authored by medieval Odia poet-musicians like Upendra Bhanja and Baladeba Ratha.

Despite facing societal opposition in her childhood for pursuing music, she persevered with the support of her father and her uncle, the eminent Odissi musician Kalicharan Pattnaik. She began her musical journey at All India Radio Cuttack in 1950 at the age of 12. Her formal training in classical music was under Adiguru Pt. Singhari Shyamsundar Kar and Sangita Sudhakara Pt. Balakrushna Dash. She also studied voice culture under B. R. Deodhar and learned nuances of Thumri in Bombay.

Beyond classical music, Devi has also excelled in traditional Odia folk music and Odia film music. Her immense contributions to the preservation and promotion of Odissi music have earned her numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career, including:

- Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1994)
- Lifetime achievement award from Chandigarh University (2004)
- Honorary doctorate from Utkal University of Culture (2012)
- Sarala Citation 2014 (by IMPaCT)
- Guru Singhari Samman by Guru Gopal Panda Odissi Academy (2014)
- Guru Sahadev Padhi Memorial Samman (2016)
- Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award by Srjan (2017)
- Deba Prasad Das Samman by Guru Debaprasad Das Foundation (2018)
- Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Award (2019)
- Padma Shri (2022)

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