The Music Academy, now in its Platinum jubilee year has chosen the renowned flautists, Sikkil Sisters, Kunjumani and Neela to receive this award. They are the first to receive the award as a duo.

And, the Sangita Kalanidhi award brings with it, its own share of controversy and derision too.

In this exclusive section we present the Sangita Kalanidhi awardees of this year.

And we have features and snippets that go down the Sangita Kalanidhi history.

'What is the Sangita Kalanidhi?' - This is all about the award - how it was instituted and how the awardees are selected.

The 'Roll of Sangita Kalanidhis' has the names of all the awardees.

This is yet another feature and hope you enjoy it...