He was always committed and consistent in learning music to improve his talent. He brought forth his musical talent and prowess through the participation in Annamacharya project, to which he remained a loyal exponent till his retirement. He was trained even by Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna.Īfter the completion of a diploma in Carnatic classical vocal music, Sri Balakrishna joined the Annamacharya Project. He had undergone training for classical Kritis during a 2-year scholarship from TTD.

With the help of Nedunuri Krishnamurthy, he mastered composing music to Annamacharya Sakeerthanas and also publishing books with musical notations and audio recordings. He was an excellent vocal artist of All India Radio. Sri Balakrishna was born to Sri Narasimha Rao who was a music teacher. In diverse Indian musical genres, he is regarded as a master of composing and reciting Annamacharya Sankeerthanas in various styles.įew of his famous tunes are Vinaro Bhagyamu Jagadapu Chanavula, Bhagyamu Vishnukatha, Vachenu Alamelumanga, Tiruveedhula Merasi, Choodaramma Satulaala and so on. Sri Garimella Balakarishna Prasad who composed the Asthana Vidwaan and Ahobhilamatam Asthana Vidwaan is a great Indian classical devotional singer.