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Music is the essence of life. It is one of the principal means to attain salvation. According to Saint Thyagaraja, God is Nada Swarupa, the embodiment of music. Hence, a true exponent of music belongs to that rare class of people who make our existence more sublime and joyful.Sri Garimella Balakrishna Prasad(born November 9, 1948, Rajamundry) belongs to those chosen few who have made music a way of life. He is a famous devotional singer and composer who set tune for more than 600 Annamacharya songs. His divine melodious voice with absolutely clear diction made him a standout singer.He feels the passion, the agony and the joy of our music like an expert magician who mesmerises the viewers with his wand. He spellbinds the listeners with his sonorous music. He made his life fruitful and eventful through Nadopasana which spanned for over four decades. Absolute faith, total commitment and the zeal for perfection are the hallarks of his music. He consistently endeavours to improve his art and it is not surprising to note that he continues to grow as an artist and one feels freshness and an enduring charm every time one listens to his concert.
