About Sathya

K. Sathyanarayanan, popularly known as Keyboard Sathya is a Musician, Multi- Instrumentalist, Composer and a Guru. 

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Sathya was initiated in music by his grandfather ‘Sangeetha Bhushanam’ Sri. Embar. Sadagopan. He has been fortunate to be mentored by stalwarts Sri. Mandolin U. Shrinivas, Kum. A. Kanyakumari and Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna in the Carnatic Music. Sathya was initiated in western classical music on piano by Smt. Massilamanie and Sri. Alphonse mentored him on keyboard. 

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With a goal to establish Keyboard as a 'Lead Melodic Instrument' in the Indian Classical Music genre, Sathya has been successful in creating dynamic playing techniques and integrated the technology of keyboard for a seamless adaptation of the instrument to the traditional art form. This has brought out the core aesthetics and nuances of Indian music, making Sathya acclaimed around the world for his path breaking contributions to the world of music.

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Sathya with over 25 years of experience, has collaborated with stalwarts of the music fraternity and performed extensively in India and around the world. He was conferred the Highest State Honour from Tamil Nadu Government - ‘KALAIMAMANI’ Award at the age of 23. He is INDIA's FIRST ‘A GRADE’ Artist of All India Radio and is also an ICCR EMPANELLED Artist for Indian Classical Music on Keyboard. 

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Considered as a Child Prodigy, Sathya is a LIMCA RECORD holder at his age of 6 and is also one of the world's youngest to finish GRADE 8 Examination from Trinity College of Music, London. He has been conferred with several awards like ‘Keyboard Samrat’, ‘Asia's Wonder KID’, ‘Youth Icon’ to name a few. He also holds a Post Graduate degree in Music.

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Sathya has established KBS Inculcation in the year 2010, a music initiative which has guided over 300 students globally, learning classical music on keyboard and vocal in Sathya's style. Today, Sathya is an inspiration for people across generations to take up playing Indian Music on Keyboard.