Mr Mani said the Guru Surajananda Award would be given to Narada Gana Sabha secretary R. Krishnasamy in recognition of his services to music, art and culture. Vocalist Sudha Raghunathan will get the Sri Gowri Manohari Award, which comprises Rs 10,000 in cash, a memento and a citation.
Mr Mani said that every year two senior vidwans were given financial assistance. This year also the proceeds from the festival would go to two musicians. Mridhangam player Bangalore Nagabooshanamiah is one of the recipients. "We have not yet finalised the other person,"he saidMusic award for vocalist Sudha Raghunathan
The 20th music festival of Sruthi Laya Kendra will be held on December 15 and 16 in the city, announced Kendra founder and mridhangam maestro Karaikudi Mani on Tuesday.