The Music Academy on Sunday announced Sangita Kalanidhi and other awards for this year. The executive committee has decided to award the Sangita Kalanidhi award to Indian Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri during the academic sessions of the 97th annual conference and concerts of The Music Academy to be held between December 15th, 2023 and January 1st, 2024, noted a press release. Jayasri is known for her melodic and meditative style of singing and is recognized by a Padma Shri from the Government of India. She has also been training underprivileged children in music and contributing through her art to social causes.