Madras Music Academy (MMA):
- It plays an important role in promoting the Carnatic Music.
- History: A music conference was held along with All India Congress Session held in Madras in 1927and during the deliberations, the idea of a Music Academy emerged. Next year MMA was Inaugurated. Thus it’s an offshoot of INC madras session, 1927.
- It presents the following annual awards:
Sangeetha Kalanidhi:
- Awarded to one person who has contributed to the field of Carnatic music.
- Considered as the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music;
- Since 2005, the Sangeetha Kalanidhi also receives the MS Subbulakshmi Award instituted by The Hindu.
Sangeetha Kala Acharya:
- Awarded to two senior musicians who have contributed by bringing several disciples to the concert platform.
Natya Kala Acharya:
- Awarded to a senior dancer at the inauguration of the annual dance festival.
TTK Award:
- Awarded to two senior musicians who have made a mark in the music field as icons and gurus.
- It is named after TT Krishnamachari, former Union Minister and industrialist, who was a great patron of the arts and was Vice-President of the Music Academy.
Papa KS Venkataramiah award:
- Awarded to a Violinist of merit.
- This award is named after Papa KS Venkataramiah (a great violinist of the past).
Musicologist Award:
- Awarded to a musicologist.
- A scholar who participates in musical research is a musicologist.
Indira Sivasailam endowment concert and medal:
- Awarded during Navaratri each year, it is given to the top-ranking performing artist in the concert organized at that time.
