Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Jayateertha Mevundi


Jayateerth Mevundi hails from the land of great vocalists and maestros of Hindustani Classical Music, like Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Dr. (Mrs.) Gangubai Hangal, Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur, Pt. Basavraj Rajguru and Pt. Kumar Gandharva and so on. Born in the year 1972, Jayateerth, according to many connoisseurs and critics of Hindustani Classical Music, is considered to be a torchbearer of Kirana Gharana.

Jayateerth received his initial training in music under the tutelage of Sangeet Ratna Pt. Arjunsa Nakod of Gwalior Gharana for about 10 years. Since the year 1994 on wards he has been receiving musical lessons under the able guidance of Pt. Shripati Padegar, who is a disciple of great vocalist of this country, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi of Kirana Gharana.


Friday, August 15, 2008

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Pt. Shivkumar Sharma performed as a part of Barkha Ritu music festival at Chowdiah memorial, Bengaluru on 14-Aug-08. Panditji was accompanied on the table by Sri. Yogesh Samsi.

1. Raag Megh
2. Raag Desh

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DevakiPandit-BarkhaRitu-14Aug08

Ms. Devaki Pandit performed at Chowdiah Memorial, Bengaluru on 14 Aug 08, as a part of Barkha Ritu music festival. She is accompanied on the tabla by Sri. Ravindra Yavagal and on the harmonium by Sri. Vyasmurthy Katti.

1. Raag Gaud Malhar
2. Raag Sur Malhar
3. Raag Suha Malhar
4. Kajri

Shivkumar Sharma

Pt. Shivkumar Sharma doesn't need any introduction.

I was fortunate enough to attend the following concert(s):

Devaki Pandit

Smt. Devaki Pandit has trained under stalwarts like Kishori Amonkar and Jitendra Abhisheki.

Here are the concerts that I've video clips of: