Raveendranath, Carnatic musician and composer, was selected by a jury comprising K Omanakutty, Poovachal Khader, B Arundathi and Pradeep Panangad.

Raghavan Master, Kavalam Narayanapanicker and O N V Kurup were the recipients of the award in 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively.

The award will be distributed during Ghana Shyama Sandhya, a programme held to commemorate Radhakrishnan, at the AKG Hall here on July 29. A winner of the Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award and State Film Awards, Raveendranath was also a colleague of Radhakrishnan in Akashvani. “A special award would also be given to K J Joy during the occasion for his contribution to the world of music,” the foundation said.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Thiruvananthapuram /  Express News Service   / July 03rd, 2014