* The Music of Dikshitar - Lecture presented by Kanniks at the Department of Music, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
* Around the world in eighty minutes - A multimedia lecture on musical traditions from various parts of the world presented by Kanniks at the TAG Center, Chennai on December 13.
* Chitram performed to a packed house in Tampa Florida on Saturday the 14th of November.
* Kanniks presents lecture on the History of Indian Classical Music, at the University of South Florida, Tampa.
* 'Nottusvara Sahityas of Dikshitar' - Lecture Demonstration presented at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, Maryland.
* Guruguhanjali - Private Concert of Dikshitar Compositions - presented in Houston TX.
* 'Colonial Interlude - Nottusvara Sahityas of Dikshitar' - Lecture Demonstration presented at SPIC-MACAY, University of Texas, A&M. (See Reviews)
* 'American School of Indian Art - Annual Recital 2009' - held at the Atrium Hotel Theater, Cincinnati OH, September 27, 2009.
* 'Thirai Isaiyil Marabisai' - a multimedia lecture concert by Kanniks Kannikeswaran and Vidita Kanniks highlighting the influence of classical music on contemporary film music was performed to a standing ovation at the annual convention of The American Tamil Medical Association, Atlanta GA on Sep 6, 2009.
* 'Colonial Interlude - The nottusvara Sahityas of Dikshitar' - a multimedia musical talk presented at The British Council, Chennai, India on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
"Doh Re Mi to Sa Ri Ga Ma' - See an article by Chennai based historian S. Mutthaiah on this event.
* Kanniks interviewed on Vasantham TV Channel Singapore - An interview with Kanniks by G.T. Mani in 'Arangattil Indru' was broadcast on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
* The malhaar concerto - for sitar, tabla and orchestra was performed by the NUS Symphony Orchestra, Singapore at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the Water Policy Dialog in conjunction with the International Water Week, Singapore.
* Musical Variety in Dikshitar's Compositions - A lecture demonstration presented by Kanniks Kannikeswaran at the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society.
* Kolam - A Colorful Sketch of India - a multimedia musical theater production performed in Cincinnati at the Cincinnati Art Museum in conjunction with the Festival of Butterflies, Krohn Conservatory on May 24, 2009.
* The World of Tomorrow - A multimedia production presented by Kanniks in the presence of India's 11th President Dr Abdul Kalam gets a spontaneous standing ovation and a personal congratulation from the President.
* Kanniks to be honored with the Just Community Award - University of Cincinnati, 2009.
* Marabisai Varalaru - ASIA presents a lecture by Dr Premeela Gurumurthy - Head of the Department of Music, University of Madras, in conjunction with the Greater Cincinnati Tamil Sangam.
* Kanniks delivered a presentation at the University of Cincinnati Diversity Conference on the insights gained from choral experiences.
* 'Thirai Isaiyil Marabisai' - a multimedia lecture concert by Kanniks Kannikeswaran highlighting the influence of classical music on contemporary film music was performed to a standing ovation at the annual convention of The Metroplex Tamil Sangam, Dallas TX in January 2009.
* Kanniks' work mentioned in the Keynote Address at the Sadas - Music Academy, Madras, Jan 1, 2009 by TCS Chairman Ramadorai.
* 'The Hindu' - 'Young World' interviews Vidita.
*
Vismaya - Release in Chennai - featuring acclaimed
cinematographer and director Rajiv Menon, US
Consular General (Chennai) Andrew Simkin and acclaimed
film director SB Khanthan.
Media Reports
The Hindu "Dikshitar and the English Connection"
Indian
Express "Dikshitar's Western Folk Inspiration"
News Today "NRI Establishes the Celtic Link"
Chennai Online "Vismaya - Sahityas of Dikshitar"
Times of India
* Vismaya - Nottusvara Sahityas of Dikshitar . (First release in India). A CD recording of the nottusvara sahityas of Dikshitar researched and produced by Kanniks Kannikeswaran was pre-released in Chennai by Swami Dayananda Sarasvati at a function honoring veterans of Indian Classical Music.
* Report carried by 'The Hindu' on the CD release event in Chennai.
* Vismaya - A Cultural Wonder - performed in West Chester Pennsylvania on Sunday, Nov 9th as a fund raiser for The Tamilnadu Foundation.
* Nottusvara Sahityas - Musical Variety in Dikshitar's compositions: Lecture Demonstration presented by Kanniks Kannikeswaran at the Meenakshi Temple, Houston TX on Saturday the 1st of November.
* Vismaya II released - The second volume of the collection of the nottusvara sahityas of Dikshitar - produced by Kanniks Kannikeswaran was released by Swami Dayananda Saraswati on Oct 4, 2008 at Lehigh University Bethlehem PA. This marks the first ever compilation of the complete set of 39 nottusvara sahityas of Dikshitar.
* 'American School of Indian Art - Annual Recital 2008' - held at the Lexington Hotel Theater, Cincinnati OH, Oct 12, 2008.
* 'Shanti
- A Journey of Peace' - Acclaimed Multimedia Concert
featuring singers from the Lehigh Valley area along
with a 22 member chamber orchestra, and Indian
instrumental ensemble, multi-genre Indian classical
dance, visuals and more performed in the
presence of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati
at the Zoellner Arts Center, Bethlehem PA.
Presented by the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Oct
4, 2008.
* Vismaya - Review on Chennai Online - Read Dr. PP Narayanaswamy's review of Vismaya I on Chennai Online.
* 'Vismaya - An Indo Celtic Musical Journey' - a lecture concert presented by Kanniks Kannikeswaran at The Hindu Temple, Lexington KY, Aug 22, 2008 following a two week Vismaya workshop for young children.
* 'Thirai Isaiyil Marabisai' - a multimedia lecture concert by Kanniks Kannikeswaran highlighting the influence of classical music on contemporary film music was performed to a standing ovation at the annual convention of The Tamilnadu Foundation at Pittsburgh PA, on July 5.
* Worldspace Radio - Shruti channel broadcasts 'The Nottusvara sahityas of Muthusvami Dikshitar' - a lecture demonstration by Kanniks Kannikeswaran.
* 'Vismaya - An Indo Celtic Musical Journey' - a lecture concert presented by Kanniks Kannikeswaran at the College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, Apr 19, 2008.
*
Vismayablog -
New BLOG on 'Vismaya - An Indo Celtic Musical Journey'
published. Please post your comments on the blog.
* 'Vismaya - A
Cultural Wonder' - a short multimedia production
directed by Kanniks receives
standing ovation at a reception held in honor of the
historic visit of the 11th President of India, His
Excellency Dr. Abdul Kalam.
* CD Recording
titled 'Vismaya - An Indo Celtic Musical Journey'
featuring the nottusvara sahityas of Muthusvami Dikshitar
released during lecture
concert at Lehigh University.
* Kanniks receives Music Academy Endowment award for the Best Paper presented at the Academic Session of the 81st Annual Music Conference & Concerts of the Music Academy, Chennai.
* Kanniks receives the Suryakanthamma Memorial Award for the Best Demonstration at the Academic Session of the 81st Annual Music Conference & Concerts of the Music Academy, Chennai, India.
* The Nottusvara Sahityas of Muthusvami Dikshitar. Featured on Chennai Online.
* The Nottusvara Sahityas of Mutusvami Dikshitar, Lecture Demonstration presented at the Music Academy, Chennai. Dr. Pappu Venugopala Rao writes for The Hindu.
* The Ancient Temple Music Traditions of India and their relevance today, A multimedia musical lecture on the Tevaram hymns associated with the ancient temples of India, presented at the London Sivan Temple, Lewisham, Dec 15, 2007.
* Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner was the Guest of Honor at the 4 PM performance of The Sound of Seasons on Sunday, the 6th of May at Sycamore High School Auditorium.
* Indian Ragas - The Sound of
Seasons
Janelle Gelfand on the Classical Music Scene
* Around Cincinnati on WVXU (Audio)
Kanniks Kannikeswaran and Ray Wheeler interviewed by Barbara
Gray
* Spring rolls in at Concert Halls
Mary Ellyn Hutton - Cincinnati Post music writer
