Sikkil Gurucharan [Vocalist]
Sikkil Gurucharan is the first generation vocalist from a reputed family of flutists. His grandparents are Padmashri, Sangeeta Kalanidhi Sikkil Sisters Kunjumani and Neela. Born and brought up in an environment full of music he was trained in vocal by Shri Vaigal Gnanaskandan of the Semmangudi school of Music. He also learns from his aunt, Sikkil Mala Chandrasekar and is now under an advanced training program with Vidwan B Krishnamurthy through a fellowship from Sangeet Natak Akademi , New delhi.
He has won numerous awards like Yuva Puraskar from Sangeet Natak Akademi, Yuva Kala Bharati, Isai Chudar, Swarna Venkatesha Dikshitar award from the Music academy for 3 consecutive conferences. Gurucharan tours frequently to the USA,UK,Middle East,Singapore and Australia. His sonorous voice and a presentation method that adds glamour to the traditional way of singing has been applauded by critics and listeners alike.