Early Life
Balakrishna Prasad was born in Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh to Krishnaveni and Narasimha Rao, a music teacher and a Vaggeyakara. He holds a Diploma in Carnatic Music. He is 'A' grade vocal artiste of All India Radio (AIR).
He specialised in Annamacharya songs under the tutelage of Sangita Kalanidhi, Nedunuri Krishnamurthy, who initiated him into the nuances of classical music. He is still closely associated with Nedunuri Krishnamurthy in not only learning music, but also in composing music to Annamacharya Sankeerthanas and publishing books with musical notation and recording audio CDs.
Prof. D.Pasupathi also taught Annamacharya songs as well as classical kritis during two year scholarship course offered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Dr.Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna's music, mellifluous voice and unique rendering has inspired Sri Balakrishna Prasad to learn classical music. Sri Balakrishna Prasad took musical training from Dr.Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna also.
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