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Ganwardhan - 25 Talk and Lec-Dem '06 program

Ganawardhan in joint colloboration with 'Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune University' and 'Aakhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Miraj' has organized its 25th Talk on Music.

Program

July 20 '06: Padmashree Vasundhara Komkali on "Pt. Kumar Gandharv's contribution in Hindustani Classical Music". On this occasion Pt. Suresh Samant will be felicitated.
July 21 '06: Pt. Suhasini Koratkar on "Begum Akhtar's (Thumari and Semi-Classical) style of Singing". On this occasion Ustad Faiyaz Husain will be felicitated.
July 22 '06: Music Director Shri Ahok Patki on "Commentary on Famous TV serials and songs". On this occasion Poet Vimal Limaye will be felicitated.

"Meha jhar jhar barse"

Madhuban presents an evening of Music and Dance based on 'Varsha Ritu'
Venue: Snehsadan, near Narayan Peth police chowky, Pune
Date: July 20 at 06:00 pm
Contact: 020 25433153

2nd International Odissi Festival

Bansi Bials is organizing the 2nd International Odissi Festival at Kamani Auditorium from 24-26 November 2006. For details Leesa Mohanty

Kathak solo performance by Richa Gupta

July 23 '06 from 07:OO pm onwards Poorva Sankritik Kendra, 14, Laxmi Nagar District, Vikas Marg, Delhi-110092 Phone: 52448840, 52446060
July 28 '06: At 21st Shrawani Mahoutsav at Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir, Patna. For enquiries call: Tara Sangeet Parishad Patna (09334106135) and Richa Nritya & Kala Society (9810083273)
Aug 11 '06: At Pollachi Thamizhisai Sangam, Kathak Dance festival held at Mahatma Gandhi Mandapan, Pollachi, Tamilnadu. For enquiries call 223085 in Pollachi and Richa Nrtiya & Kala society - 9810083273

Richa Gupta's profile on Artists-India Gallery

Devayani performing at Jaipur

Renowned Bharatanatyam Exponent, Devayani will be performing at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur under the aegis of "Shruti Mandal.
Venue: Tuesday July 18 '06 - Performance at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.

Devayani's profile on Artists-India Gallery

Pt. Babanrao Haldankar mesmerizes the audience

July 09 '06: Renowned vocalist of Agra Gharana, Pt. Babanrao Haldankar on Sunday performed at Gandharava Mahavidyalay, Pune. He started his recital with a 'Dhamar' in Raag Miya ki Malhar followed by a 'madhyalay' composition in Shyamkalyan and followed by a Thumri in Raag Sohani. Dhananjay Kharavandikar accompanied the maestro on tabla, disciples Chandrashekhar Mahajan and Vishwajeet Borvankar provided the vocal support. The concert was organized on the occasion of Ustad Vilayat Khan Sahib's 'Barasi'.

Journey from North to South India, in Vancouver BC, Canada

Archana Kumar will be presenting a half an hour Kathak recital in collaboration with upcoming Tabla maestro, Sunny Matharu and vocalists Neetu Matharu and Vidhya Sagar.

Venue: Norman Rothstein Theatre, Surrey, Vancouver BC
Date: July 28th, Friday at 07:00 PM

The 16th Raindrops: Festival of Indian Classical Dances

The festival is dedicated to the memory of dear friend, Guru and Dancer Km. Madhurita Sarang and is organized by 'Samved' Society For Performing Arts.

Programme:

Sangeeta Rajan (Oddisi)
Preeti Sathe (Kathak)
Siri Rama ( Kuchipudi )

Rajashri Praharaj (Oddisi)
Raji Nair ( Mohiniattam )
Yogini Gandhi ( Kathak)

July 19th & 20th, 06:00 at 07:00 pm
Venue : Godrej Dance Academy Hall, NCPA

Milind Tulankar performing at 'Swaramayi' Gurukul

Renowned Jalatarang player Milind Tulankar will be performing at 'Swaramayi' Gurukul on Sunday. Ramdas Palsule will be accompanying him on Tabla.

Venue: Swaramayi Gurukul, J.M. Road, Pune
Date: 9 July '06 at 06:00 pm

Ramprapanna Bhattacharya in concert

Ramprapanna Bhattacharya will be performing at Mumbai on July 15.
Venue: YB Chavan Auditorium, 3rd floor, Near Mantralay (Nearest Railway Station: Church gate), Mumbai

Uma Dogra (Kathak) and Daksha Mashruwala (Odissi) on a dance tour in UK

Sur-Dhwani presents Uma Dogra and her disciple Indrayani Mukerjee
29.06.06 At The New Hampton Art Center - Wolvert Hampton.
Kadam Dance Academy Presents - Uma Dogra And Daksha Mashruwala Duet
30.06.06 At The Hat Factory Luton.
Patidar Samaj Presents Kathak Workshop by Uma Dogra and Kathak Odissi Duet
01.07.06 At Patidar House Wimbely, London. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sangeetham presents Uma Dogra and Daksha Mashruwala in a Kathak-Odissi duet.
01.07.06 at 7:00pm - Sadler's wells, London.
A Kathak workshop by Uma Dogra at Pratap Pawar's Kathak school - Harrow, London 02.07.06.
The Nehru Centre London presents Uma Dogra (Katahak) and Daksha Mashruwala (Odissi) in a duet performance. 04.07.06 - 7:00 pm. London.

Devayani's Program Schedule

Renowned exponent of Bharatanatyam, Devayani will be in performance per following schedule.

July 02 '06: Performance in Jhansi for BHEL

July 05 '06: Interview and Dance on Doordarshan

July 13 '06: Poorva Sanskriti Kendra in Delhi

PEN-IND Cultural Exchange Program

In a cultural exchange programme, scholars from Pensylvania were introduced to India Classical Vocal Music by renowned vocalist of Gwalior Gharana Dr. Vikas kashalkar. The students come on a short trip to India every year as a part of this programme and are introduced to Indian Performing Arts and Fine Arts. Renowned Bharatnatyam exponent Dr. Sucheta Chapekar was also present to guide the students. The lectures (with demonstration) on Indian classical vocal music, Karnatic Instrumental, Dhrupad and classical dance forms, history of India are being held at Ex-Fergusson's Hall, Fergusson Collge, Pune for these students. The cultural exchange program also features short tours to places like Ajanta, Verul.

Workshop at Kalakshetra, Chennai

Well-known Bharat Natyam and Mohini Attam artiste Prakriti Bhaskar and director of one of Mumbai's reputed dance organizations Shiladhish Art and Research Institute has been invited by the country's most prestigious dance training institute - Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts, Chennai to conduct a workshop for the post-graduate students.

At Kalakshetra the workshop will be conducted in 3 sessions spread over the academic year 2006-2007. Each module consists of 7-10 days of training with 2-3 months of self-practice sessions before they move on to the next level/ module.
Venue:Kalakshetra College Of Fine Arts, Chennai

Rani Khanam (India), Ensemble Schedule

Rani Kanam performance schedule:
28 June'06: Venue: Nehru Centre, London
Time: 7.00 pm
29 June to 10 July '06: Venue: Salaam Music Village (A celebration of arts and culture from the Islamic world) at Kew Gardens, London
Contact: 0207 841 0500
Website: Culturalco-Operation
Contemporary Bates dance Festival, Maine From 22 July to 12 August
On 29th July '06 Kathak dance performance with live music at Lotus Dance Studio, New York

"Simplicity", Exhibition of artistic exploration at Bimba the Art Hut, B'lore

We cordially invite you and your near and dear ones to share an aesthetic experience in Bimba, The Art Hut at Bangalore. On this occasion of our Gallery opening / Inaugural exhibition we also honor Uma Nagaraj an artist with many facets & Rosemary Viswanath who drives social changes in a sensitive way. We salute their lifetime contribution.

Opening: 5th July 2006 at 07:00 pm
Exhibition: "Simplicity" by Deepika Dorai will be open thereafter till 16th July 2006.
Timing: 10:30 am to 09:00 pm
Venue: 256A, 5th Main 36th Cross, (Off Rose Garden / Nanda Talkies Road), Jayanagar 4th Block Bangalore 560011.

Sangita Chatterjee performing at Agartala

Renowned classical dancer, Sangita Chatterjee will perform solo Kathak at Agartala, Town Hall on 29th June at 6.30p.m

Shweta Datar releases Audio CD

Shweta Datar released her audio CD. The CD features Raga Durga and Raga Basant. "Devi Bhajo", a traditional composition in Raga Durga is rendered in Jhoomra. The CD is marketed by 'Riyaz Music'. Renowned Tabla player Milind Pote has accompanied the artiste on Tabla. The listener gets treated with two beautiful melodies from Gwalior Gayaki.

Manjusha Kulkarni performing at Gupte Hospital

Jun 18 '06: Renowned vocalist Manjusha Kulkarni, disciple of Pt. Kanebuwa (Agra Gharana), will be performing at Gupte hospital for breast cancer patients. The concert is organized by 'Astha Group' and is a pilot project aiming at 'changes in the lifestyle' of cancer patients by Music Therapy.

Open classical vocal and Natyageet Competition, Jalagaon

Vasantrao Chandorkar Smriti Pratishthan, Jalgaon has organized Open classical vocal and Natyageet Competition on July 7,8,9. The last date for submitting entry form is July 1, '06. The competition will take place in two session: Morning - 9:00am to 01:00 pm and afternoon session: 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Solo kathak dance performance by Richa Gupta

Solo Kathak dance performance by Richa Gupta on 23rd of July 2006.
Venue: Poorva Sankritik Kendra, 14, Laxmi Nagar District, Vikas Marg, Delhi-110092
Contact: 52448840, 52446060
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Jain Mahila Mandal Hall
For entry form and other details: Dipak Chandorkar, 4, Baliram Peth, Dipjyot, Jalgoan - 425001
Phone: 0257 - 2227722 M: 9422774911

Artists-India Gallery has now 50 Artists !

Artists-India Gallery (virtual home of Indian Artists, musical events and art related news) just completed 50 Artists and is growing. There are 16 vocalists, 16 Instrumentalists, 22 Dancers, and a drama artiste. We've now started putting information on indian instruments, Indian Dance forms, information on Raagas or Indiam Melodies. Artists-India Gallery also covers a detailed report of a pilot project being carried out at Kshipra Shaniwas Society Hall, Pune for breast cancer patients.

Pt. Jayashree Patnekar mesmerizes the audience

Jun 03 '06: Senior disciple of legendary Pt. Gajananrao Joshi (Gwalior-Jaipur style), Pt. Jayashree Patnekar performed at ITI hall, Aundh on Saturday evening. She started her recital with Raag Poorvi. A traditional composition in Tilwada 'Piharawa ke baso' and 'kagawa bole mori' (Drut Teental). After this a popular melody from Jaipur school of Music Raag Sawani (Dev dev - Jhaptal) and Aa Mag Jovat (Teental) was a delight to hear. This was followed by a madhyalay bandish in Nayaki Kanada (a late night melody).

After a short break, she performed Raag Gaudmalhar (a rainy season melody). Manan karori gori in Teental followed by a drut in Aadha Trital. The audience demanded more and more and she treated the packed hall with an off-stream late night melody - 'Sampoorna Malkaunse' with such an ease that audience were spellbound. This was followed by a madhyalay in Raag Jayjaywanti. The concert came to an end with Bhairavi. She was accompanied on Tabla by Ramdas Palsule and by Suyog Kundalkar on harmonium.

Shantanu Chakraborty in Solan Festival

Santnu Chakraborty will be dancing with students in the Solan festival (Himachal Pradesh) on June 24th, 8.00 pm. The programme will feature particular themes only on Hindi Bhajans on Gods and Godesses, like Lord Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Hanuman, Devi Durga & Dasavatara on Hindustani Music. All are invited.
Venue: Solan festival (Himachal Pradesh) on 24th June at 08:00 pm

Ravindra Parchure in concert at Mrityunjayeshwar

Raviindra Parchure will be performing at Mrityunjayeshwar temple, Kothrud in the evening. Ravindra is a disciple of renowned vocalist Pt. Arun Kashalkar (Gwalior-Agra Style).
Accompanists: Tabla- Kishor Korade, Harmoium- Chinmay Kolhatkar, Tanpura- Sonali Bhatevara and Aparna Kulkarni

Rajendra Kandalgaonkar releases his web site

Reputed vocalist of Kirana gharana, Rajendra Kandalgaonkar released his website last week. One can find detailed information about him at http://www.kandal.co.in Rajendra Kandalgaonkar is a disciple of legendary Pt. Bhimsen Joshi and his site features audio gallery, photo gallery and schedule of the coming concerts.

Kalamandalam Calcutta's Successful tour of Singapore in May, 2006

We are extremely happy to inform you that The Kalamandalam Performing Wing had its first Singapore tour in May 2006. We were invited by the Tagore Society, Singapore to perform Rabindranath Tagore's famous dance ballet "Chitrangada" on 14th May, 2006 at Victoria Theatre, Singapore on the ocassion of Rabindranath Tagore's birthday celebrations as well as Rabindranath Tagore's dance ballet "Chandalika" at the Vesak celebrations 2550 on 11th May, 2006 at Little India - Serangoon Road, Singapore

Tagore Society looked after the groupe very well. But the best part was the appreciation we got from the guests and the highly knowledgeable classical dance artistes who attended the programmes. Quite a few Indian classical dance schools of Singapore have shown interest to invite more organisations from India and their keenness to be invited as well.

The troupe was lead by Guru Smt. Thankamani Kutty with Somnath G. Kutty as the Troupe Manager. The performers included: 1. Malabika Sen, 2. Sanjukta Banerjee, 3. Piyal Bhattacharya, 4. Jalsa Chandra, 5. Jhinook Mukherjee, 6. Arpita Sen, 7. Moumita Chatterjee, 8. Tania Dewanji, 9. Madhumita Samanta, 10. Jayeeta Banerjee, 11. Senjuti Sengupta,12. Madhumita Kutty
-- Kalamandalam, Kolkata

Natyollasah Audio CDs for sale

Natyollasah Audio CDs: Duartion-80 min. 8 dance songs. Cost-Rs.360/-plus postage for Indian residents and Rs.460/- plus postage for foreign nationals. Those interested may contact by mail. Cheques in favour of Kalpataru Kalavihar, #98/6, Krishnageet, 2nd Main, Seshadripuram, Banglore 560020. Ph-080-23343393. Proceeds towards Jalachaitanya - Arts Education for underprivileged children, an iniative of Kalpataru Kalavihar since 2 yrs.

Rishikesh Gadgurde performing at 'Rangswar'

Rishikesh Gangurde, disciple of maestro Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar (Gwalior Gharana) will be performing at Yashwantrao Chavan Hall, Nariman Point, Mumbai. The concert is organized by Lalit Kala Kendra and Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Adhyasan. Rishikesh will be accompanied by Rohit Mujumdar on Tabla and Makarand Kharavandikar on Harmonuim.

TV competition for singing & comedy show, Mumbai

Music modifies the mood of most of the living beings. It is like a river everybody want to swim in it and play with its waves. Everybody has got /singing sensation/ by birth. Few of us happen to shine like great Singers on national and international level; few of us remain on regional level; but some of us become Indian Idol. Similarly, every one has humours nature of different levels. It is the strong desire and chance that make you what you want to be. Here is a chance for every age group to prove their singing and comedy capabilities and win the competition.

Age Groups: a. Up to 15 years b. 15 to 40 years c. 40 and above
Elimination rounds are going on and will last till 22.5.2006 at Studio Music Mania, 3rd floor, Center One, Opp. Vashi Rly. Station, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

On 25.5.2006: First round at 'Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium', Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
On 28.5.2006 Second round at 'Infiniti Mall' at Andheri, Mumbai
On 2.6.2006 Third round at 'Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium', Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
9th, June, 2006 Final round at 'Vishnudas Bhave Auditorium', Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

Coverage of Event: Competition rounds will be telecasted live. Call for Details: Mr Viraag: 9324111223
Mr Mahesh: 9322501628, Ms Simren: 9323325149, Mr Choudhary:9224144777
E-mail: musicmmania@yahoo.co.in
Organizers: 'Studio Music Mania' and 'Navi Mumbai Kala Sankul'

Dadar Matunga Cultural Center, Mumbai

On Sun, 7th May '06, DMCC organized concert-cum-progress check of scholars in the center's hall. Four scholars performed in the evening after 5'O clock. Arvind Sukhatankar (Desciple of Pt. Vibhav Nageshkar) played Tabla (Solo) for 30 min and presented Taal Teental (16 beats) and Jhaptal (10 beats). Later in the evening Mrs. Amita Gokhale (Desciple of Pt. Sharad Sathe) presented Raag Yaman. After interval Kaustubh Apte (Desciple of Dr. Ram Deshpande) started his concert with Raag Jayjaywanti followed by a madhyalay bandish in Raag Kedar (Chatur sugar - Ektaal). The program came to an end with the recital of Mukul Kulkarni (Desciple of Dr. Vikas Kashalkar). Mukul presented Raag Gaudmalhar followed by Raag Rayasa Kanada. Accompanists for this event were: Harshad Ranade (Harmonium), Shriniwas Aacharya (Harmonium) and Pravin Karkare (Tabla), Bhave (Tanpura). Renowned vocalist, Pt. Sharad Sathe, Manohar Modak and trustees of DMCC were present on this occasion.

Subrata De's program schedule

May 29 '06: At 6.30PM, India Habitat Center, Basement Hall, Habitat World, New-Delhi organized by Patitdhwani

May 28 '06: Classical Music At Vivekananda Hall, S.D.A., Hauz Khas at Vivekananda Vihar opposite IIT Gate New Delhi-16 On this evening of classical vocal by Narayan Bhattacherjee from Kolkata & sitar solo by Subrata De of Delhi, Tabla Accompaniment by Devasis Adhikary.

Namita Bodaji's Europe Dance Tour

Namita Bodaji is a well-known Bharatanatyam dancer. This Mumbai-based dancer has won several accolades in India as well as abroad. Her continuous efforts in this field have acheived her appreciation from different sabhas.

Namita Bodaji will be performing at the following places in Europe in May-June 2006

May 19:Performance at Nehru Centre, London
May 20: "Yoga For Dancers" workshop at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London
June 2: Performance at Mandapa, Paris
June 3: Performance at Centre Soleild'or, Paris

Dance lovers in the cities mentioned above, kindly do attend the programes.

Saptsuranche Indradhanoo - A new creative program in Indian music

A Concert by Saniya Kulkarni-Patankar and Raghunandan Panshikar in Pune: The program includes a journey of Indian music depicting all of its forms starting from Dhrupad, Khayal, Tarana, Sanskrit Raagdhyaan, Raagamala, Thumri, Dadra, Hori, Tappa, Marathi Bhavgeet, Natyageet, Abhang, Urdu Gazal, Kavvali, Punjabi Shabad, Rajashtani Mand, Gujrati Garba, Pahadi Dhun, Bengali Prabhat Sangeet and finally ending with Fusion in Bhairavi (Indian classical music with western music).

Venue- Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune
Date- 5th May 2006 at 06:30 pm

Pt. Sharad Sathe in concert at Gandharva Mahavidyalay, new building, Pune

Pt. Sharad Sathe will be performing at Gandharva Mahavidyalay, near Bajirao Road, Pune. The concert is organized on the inaugural function of the new buidling of Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Pune.
Accompanists- Tabla: Sanjay Deshpande, Harmonium: Pt. Pramod Marathe
Tanpura: Vishal Moghe, Mukul Kulkarni

Venue Details: Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Pune
Date: 04 May '06 at 06:30 pm

Milind Tulankar on Close-Up M2G2

Apr 25 '06: Milind Tulankar, renowned Jaltarang player will be interviewed on Close-Up M2G2. He'll be in ru-ba-ru with Varsha Usgaonkar on DD Sahyadri channel. Tune your TV set to DD Sahydri at following timings:

Thusday: Apr 27 at 10:00 pm
Saturday: Apr 29 at 07:30 pm
Sunday: Apr 30 at 02:00 pm

25th year celebration of Ek Jute - Jashan ki Raat

On the occasion of 25th year celebration of Ekjute, Jashan ki raat is orgnazied. Artists include the poet Gulzar, kathak dancer Pandita Uma Dogra, sarod players Amaan and Ayan Ali Knan, the Kohinoor Langa brothers a group of rajasthani folk performance and pakistani sufi singer Sai Zahoor and group of Pakistan qawwals.

Venue: Sardar Patel Sabha Griha, Bhavan's college Capus, Andheri at 7.30 Date: 30th April '06

Sanjay Upadhye and Mamata Kakade in concert

Apr 23 '06: Sanjay Upadhye, disciple of renowned violinist Atul Upadhye, performed at Kshipra Sahniwas Hall, Karvenagar. He started his recital with Raag Bhimpalasi, an afternoon melody. This was followed by a bhajan in Mishra Mand. Mamata Kakade later came to stage and rendered Raag Shyamkalyan. Harish Bhavsar accompanied both the artists on Tabla.

World Dance Day: invitation from Vyjayanthi Kashi, B'lore

"With a humble desire to bring together dancers whose dreams is to have a great future in arts journey, I personally invite you to contribute to this event in any way, either as a dancer, choreographer, student of dance, dance journalist, workshop leader, dance organizer or as a dance educator. As a dancer and having contributed to this field for two decades, I assure to provide you a beautiful stage, lights, publicity, energy and interest.

Each participant will be given 6 to 10 minutes depending on the response we get. Do write to us if you wish to join us and as to how you would like to contribute to this event."

Venue: Ravindra Kalakshetra
Timings: 10.00am to 9.00pm
J.C. Road, Bangalore
Date: 28th and 29th April 2006 (Friday and Saturday)
-- Vijayanthi Kashi, Bangalore, Karnataka
Detailed Shedule of this event

'Vasant-Vaibhav' at Tarangan Pune

Apr 16 '06: Vasant-Vaibhav, a program on Ritu Vasant that was conceived by Smt. Vijaya Chandorkar. A group of artists performed bandishes (traditional compositions) that are sung in Ritu Vasant. Prachi Natu and Yogada Deshopande (BA Music), Mamata Kakade(Music Teacher), Anjali Gogte and Mukul Kulkarni participated in this program. Sukhad Munde and Sujit accompanied the artists on Pakhawaj and Tabla respectively. On this occasion Mrs. Deshmukh compered and Dr. Vikas Kashalkar (Gwalior gharana) was the chief guest. Following compositions were presented at Vasant-Vaibhav.

Dhrupad in Raag Tilakkamod (Bandish by Pt. Dilipchandra Vedi 'Nadrand')
Raag Basant - Fagawa brij dekhan - traditional bandish in teental
Raag Hindol - Chanak Buoond Parilo- traditional bandish in teental
Dhamar - Raag Jhinjhoti - Chalor ri sakhi brij me
Hori - Raag Kafi
Raag Malkaunse - Koyaliya bole ambuwa dar par - traditional composition in teental
Raag Bahar - Rang rang phool khilat - Bandish by Nadarang in Drut Ektal
Raag Basant-Bahar - Shubh ghadi shubh mangal - composition by Pt. Vikas Kashalkar in drut teental

Sunil Awachat performs for cancer patients

Apr 15 '06: Sunil Awachat, disciple of Pt. Hariprasad Chourasiya, performed for breast cancer patients in Kshipra Sahniwas Society, Pune. He started his recital with an afternoon melody, Raag Patdeep (Aalap and badish in Teental) and brought his concert to an end with a dhun in Raag Pahadi. Later in the evening Aarohi Rajurkar and Anjali Malkar both performed together Raag Maribuhag (Jugal Gayan) and a khamaj Dadra 'Sudhi a lini jabase gaye'. Harish Bhavsar and Meenal Ghate accompanied them on tabla and harmonium respectively.

Flute by Sunil Avachat and vocal by Anjali Malkar and Aarohi Rajurkar

Apr 11 '06: Smt. Aarohi Rajurkar and Smt. Anjali Malkar will start the Saturday event for breast cancer patients together at Kshipra Sahniwas Society Hall, karvenagar, Pune. Harish Bhavsar will be accompanying these two on Tabla and Meenal Ghate will accompany on harmonium. Later in the evening renowned flute artist Sunil Avachat will be performing for cancer patients.
Venue: Kshipra Sahniwas Society Hall, Pune on Sat at 05:00 pm

Sadhana Music Circle competitions, Pimpari

Apr 28, 29 '06: Sadhana Music Circle - Classical Vocal, Tabla (solo), Dance competitions
Entry Fees: 'A' group (below 15) Rs. 100/- and B group (Open) Rs. 150/-
Contact Kishor Korade for details M: 9823815182
Last date of receipt of application Apr 07 '06

Dr. Rasilka Ekbote and Milind Tulankar perform for cancer patients

Milind Tulankar, a renowned Jalatarang player, on Sunday played Raag Ahirbhairav on Santoor. Dr. Rasika Ekbote started her performance with Raag Madhuvanti, an afternoon melody. Bada Khayal was composed in Vilambit Ektal followed by Drut teental. Dr. Ekbote later performed a famous Natyageet (Semi-classical) 'Mam Aatma Gamala' in Raag Bihag. Dr. Ekbote concluded her concert with a Ram-Bhajan. Nilesh Randive accompanied both the artists on Tabla.

Dr. Ram Deshpande performs at Bedekar Ganapati, Pune

Dr. Ram Deshpande, disciple of Pt. Yashwantbuwa Joshi (Gwalior Gharana) performed at Bedekar Ganapati in Kothrud, Pune. The concert was organized on the occasion of 'Ramanavami Utsav'. He started his recital with less heard Raga Saraswati. He was accompanied by Prashant Pandav on Tabla, Milind Kulkarni on Harmonium. Nishad Bakre and Archana Deshpande accompanied Dr. Ram Deshpande on Tanpura.

Tabla Editor - Editor for Tabla compositions

Tabla Editor is aimed at helping tabla players in composing variations of Kayadas or new Parans. You need to first enter value for 'Matre' per line and Khanda Matre. For a Kayada in Teental, it would be 8 Matre per line and Khand on 4, 8 Matre. The numbers in Khand field are comma separated. As you go on clicking on Akhsaras, your composition will appear in the space above.

Samoohas:
Samoohas are groups of 'aksharas' which may appear as a group frequently in your composition. You should adjust 'Matre' of a group when you create one.

e.g. ti R ki T can be a samooh with 2 matre. Creation of samoohas is advisible while composing variations of a Kayada. Frequently used phrases can be created as samoohas. Clicking on a samooha ads it to your composition. This speeds up your typing/writing. To save your composition, copy, paste the composition in a text file. More features will soon be added. Your feedback is valuable.

Mukul Kulkarni in concert

April 01: Mukul, disciple of Dr. Vikas Kashalkar started his recital with a traditional bandish 'Ab to badi der' in Raag Bhimpalas. Audience were spellbound while listening to Raag Dhani, 'Sadenalwe', a traditional Punjabi bandish. After this he performed Raag Yaman in madhyalay Ektal. A traditional bada khayal 'Kah sakhi kaise ke' and a chota khayal 'Langar turak jin chivori' was rendered. The mehfil came to an end with a traditional 'Tarana' in Raag Yaman. The concert was organized by 'Astha' breast cancer support group.
Accompaniment - Tabla: Ramkrishna Karambelkar, Harmonium: Milind Tulankar, Tanpura: Vikas Bhave & Aanand Chikte.

'Baithak' near Shniwarwada: Pakhawaj solo and Vocal recital

Pakhawaj solo by - Shri Sagar Gosavi & vocal recital by Shri Jayant Kejkar
Accompanist: Harmonium - Shri Chinmay Kolhatkar, Tabla- Shri Praveen Karkare(Mumbai)
Venue: 1409, kasba peth, near house of forms, Shaniwarwada, Pune 411011
Sunday 2nd april 2006 at 06:00 pm

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