Total Pageviews

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Shrikala Bedekar-Joshi



Shrikala Bedekar-Joshi
has had her training in Kathak under the guidance of Guru Smt. Shama Bhate at her school of kathak dance “NAD-ROOP”, Pune.

She has been fortunate to have had the opportunity of being a part of the NAD-ROOP group and hence, has performed under her guru’s guidance on various prestigious platforms in front of renowned artists thus she has gained enough experience about lights, costumes and music.

She has excellent command on footwork and clarity in hand movements. Time and again her performance has appreciated by many renowned artists.
She has been teaching at NAD-ROOP and its other branches since last five years.

Workshops attended:

She has attended workshops conducted by visionaries like Pt. Birju Maharajji, Pt. Sureshji Talwalkar, Late Pt. Rohini Bhate, Late Pt. Kelucharanji Mohapatra, Pt. Rajendraji Gangani and Smt. Kumidiniji Lakhia, thus enriching her experience in Kathak.

Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce: Higher Second Class
NAD-ROOP final examination: awarded A++ grade
Master’s degree in Dance (Kathak) at “Lalit Kala Kendra”, Pune University: awarded A grade.

As a part of guru’s group she has performed at the following prestigious festivals-

Navaratri Mahotsava, Pune in 2003.
Srjan organized by Pt. Kelucharanji Mohapatra, Orissa in 2003.
Kalka Bindadeen Mahotsava, Delhi in 2005.
Pune Festival with renowned actress and dancer Ms. Meenakshi Sheshadri, in 2005.
Taal Mala with Pt. Sureshji Talwalkar, Pune in 2005.
Hori Ke Rang, Mumbai in 2005.
Kathak Mahotsava, Jaipur Kathak Kendra, Jaipur in 2006.
Kathak Mahotsava, Pune in 2007.
Aundh Mahotsava, Aundh in 2007.
Balgandharva Sangeet mahotsava, Jalgaon in 2008.
Taal Yatra with Pt. Sureshji Talwalkar, Delhi & Mumbai in 2008.
M.S.S.I., Pune in 2008.
61st Anniversary of renowned vocalist Smt. Veena Sahastrabudhe, Pune in 2009.
Shaniwarwada Mahotsava, Pune in 2009.
“Arghya” at Delhi & Kolhapur in 2009.
Annual programme of Nad Roop, Pune in 2009.
Dyothe Poems ( German Poems) 2010
Ananya Festival at New Delhli in 2010
Sawai Gandharv festival 2012

Shrikala has had the privilege of dancing in Shamatai’s choreographies from very early age hence she has very closely observed learnt and been taught the various aspects of choreography from traditional to contemporary from dance to costume, lights etc.
Durgam Trinetram Bhaje, Pune in 2001.
Malhar, Pune in 2001.
Rhythm Collage, Delhi in 2002.
French Poems, Pune in 2002.
Shaniwarwada Mahotsava, Pune in 2002.
Krishna Kathi, Pune in 2004.
Naad Bindu, Pune 2004.
Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai in 2005.
Hori Ke Rang, Mumbai in 2005.
Abhinav Festival, FTII, Pune in 2005.
Nishabd-Bhed, Pune in 2006.
Unity in Diversity, Mumbai in 2006.
Vasant Utsav at Pune 2009
Kasturba Projet “Pid Parai Jane Re” Pune 2010


She has participated and made a make in various solo and group dance competitions.

Solo:
V. D. Paluskar Award (Mumbai)-2003: Consolation Prize.
Kalyani Karandak, Pune 2004: 1st Prize.
Umang Kalanad Nritya Sanstha, Nasik 2004: 1st Prize.
Kiran Sangit Samaroh, Katni 2004: 2nd Prize.



Group:
Mahima Foundation, (Pune) 2000: 1st Prize.
Dnyanadevi Foundation, (Pune) 2001: 1st Prize.
Ashtavinayak Pratishthan, Latur (Pune) 2003: 1st Prize.
Utsawa, Nasik 2001: 2nd Prize.


Award: Received “Singar Mani” Award at Mumbai in 2009.


Ms. Shrikala Bedekar-Joshi
E-7/2-2 Sector No.-18,
New Panvel, Nvi-Mumbai
Mobile: 9422003689,09769799789
(022) 27467259
Email:shrikalabedekar1@yahoo.co.in

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Anupama Chandratreya



Anupama Chandratreya is a versatile vocalist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Anupama’s repertoire includes a wide variety of all Gayaki (singing) styles including Hindustani Classical, Light Indian Vocal, Ghazal, Bhajan, Bhavgeet and Folk music. Anupama is one of the few vocalists with unique ability to excel in more than one particular style of vocal music. Anupama Chandratreya is a rare combination of natural talent and grace, with an uncanny ability to sing in a way that speaks to your heart


Biography

Raised in Pune (Maharashtra) India, Anupama was groomed at a very young age in Hindustani Classical music by her mother Dr. Jyoti Dhamdhere. Anupama received further training under the guidance of Ustad Mohamed Hussain Khan and T.D. Janorikar, both well known from the Bhindi Bazaar Gharana. The Bhindi Bazaar Gharana specific ideology indicates presentation based on the system of Meerkhand, a systematic methodology of improvisation and clear intonation. The distinct feature of this gharana employs “Alaap” based Gayaki consisting of smooth meends, gamak, taan, and sargam patterns. Anupama continues to refine her skills under the expert guidance from renowned artist Smt. Veena Sahasrabudhe.

After completing her Masters Degree in Hindustani Classical Music and moving to USA, Anupama continued with her training, riyaaz and performing. Anupama has performed in several music events and delighted audiences in India, USA and Canada, for more than twenty years. Anupama has performed at private functions, community events, charitable fundraisers, non-profit events, Indian classical and light Indian music programs. Anupama has been an active participant in various Ghazal and Shayari events in the bay area. Anupama has performed Marathi bhav-geet concerts with noted music director Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Yashwant Deo, Pt. Vijay Koparkar and other well-known artists. Anupama has served as an honorary judge at various local music competitions.

Anupama established her own Saptak Music School in the San Jose / Cupertino area to preserve, develop and propagate Indian classical and traditional music. She has a large student base from all ages. Today she is recognized as a fine mentor, teacher and artist in the San Francisco Bay area. Anupama has previously been a faculty member of the famous Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Music School. Anupama continues to enrich and pass on the Hindustani music tradition and knowledge to her listeners and students through her concerts and classes.

Anupama released her maiden Ghazal CD “Saugat” and “Pandharichya Vate” a cassette of devotional Marathi songs to her credit. She has performed for several TV programs and provided playback for theater and dance performances. Anupama keeps a keen interest in other curricular activities, and has acted in several stage and theater productions in India and USA.

Current Location


San Francisco Bay Area (Cupertino,San Jose)


Band Interests

Hindustani Classical, Light Indian Music
Website
http://www.saptakmusic.org

Monday, January 23, 2012

सुधाकर कदम


गझल गंधर्व सुधाकर कदम

जन्म १३ नोव्हेंबर, १९४९

पत्ता- सी-१-सी/१३,गिरीधर नगर,वारजे-माळवाडी,पुणे-५८.
मोबा.९८२२४००५०९
email-kadamsudhakar59@gmail.com
कलाप्रकार- गझल गायक


आद्य मराठी गझल गायक म्हणून सुरेश भट आणि संगीतकार यशवंत देव यांनी गौरविले.ज्या वेळी महाराष्ट्रात मराठी गझल गायनाचा कार्यक्रम कोणीच करीत नव्ह्ते तेव्हा गझल गायनाचा तीन तासाचा कार्यक्रम करीत होतो.महाराष्ट्र व महाराष्ट्राबाहेर शेकडो वैयक्तिक कार्यक्रम केलेत.
१९८० ते १९८३ या या काळात सुरेश भट आणि मी,मराठी गझल गायकी लोकांपर्यंत पोहोचावी म्हणून "अशी गावी मराठी गझल"हा कार्यक्रम करीत पदराला खार लावीत एस.टी.ने तर कधी रेल्वेने अक्षरशः महाराष्ट्रभर वणवणलो.या कार्यक्रमाचे निवेदन बहुतेक सुरेश भट करायचे तर कधी कधी डॉ.सुरेशचंद्र नाडकर्णी करायचे.
(आमच्या या मेहनतीचे फळ सध्याचे गायक चाखत आहेत.)

१९८३ मध्ये"भरारी"नामक मराठी गझल गायनाची पहिली वहिली ध्वनिफ़ित तयार केली. मराठी गझल गायकीतील भरीव कामगिरीबद्दल स्वतः सुरेश भटांनी १९८१ मध्ये "महाराष्ट्राचे मराठी मेहदी हसन " म्हणून गौरविले.

तसेच "गझलनवाज" (१९८२),"Outstanding Young Person"(१९८३),"समाजगौरव"(१९९५),"संगीत भूषण"(१९९६), "Man Of TheYear2001"(यु.एस.ए.),"कलादूत"(२००२),"कलावंत"(२००३), "शान-ए-गज़ल"(२००५),"महाकवी संतश्री विष्णुदास पुरस्कार"(२००६)"गझल गंगेच्या तटावर..."(२००८),"सुरेश भट पुरस्कार" आणि,"गझल गंधर्व" उपाधी(२००९) वगैरे सन्मान मिळाले.

अनेक म्युझिक अल्बमचे संगीत दिग्दर्शन केले असून नुकताच ’काट्यांची मखमल...’ नावाचा मराठी गझलांचा अल्बम युनिव्हर्सल म्युझिक कंपनीतर्फे बाजारात आला आहे.

दिलीप पांढरपट्टे यांच्या गझला सुरेश वाडकर आणि महागायिका वैशाली माडे यांनी गायिल्या असून,संगीत दिग्दर्शन
माझे आहे.
सध्या नवोदित गायकांना मराठी गझल गायकीचे शिक्षण देत आहे.तसेच गझलकार,गायक,वादक यांनी दर महिन्याला एकत्र येण्याकरीता "गझलकट्टा" आयोजित करीत आहे.

(ही माहिती स्वतः सुधाकर कदम यांनी दिली आहे.)

Monday, January 16, 2012

मिलिंद कमलाकर पोटे



कलाक्षेत्र- तबला

पत्ता-  धारेश्वर पार्क, सी-२,
सनसिटी रोड, सिंहगड रस्ता, पुणे.
दूरध्वनी- 24346069

मोबा. ९४२३००३१९५
ईमेल- pote_mil@yahoo.co.in
जन्म दिनांक- २५.८.१९६७

गुरू-

कै. पं. श्याम जोशी.पं. सुरेश तळवलकर.


विशेष माहिती- साथसंगत या तबलावादनात आजवर स्व. पं. भीमसेन जोशी, स्वं. जितेंद्र अभिषेकी, पं. राजन साजन मिश्रा, पं. जगदीशप्रसाद मिश्रा, पं. उल्हास कशाळकर, पं. बाबुराव हळदणकर, डॉ.प्रभा अत्रे, डॉ. वीणा सहस्त्रबुध्दे, श्रीमता पद्मा तळवलकर, या व अशा अनेक नामवंत तसेच नवोदित कलाकारांना देशात व परदेशात साथ.


सातारा-कलासरगम संस्थेतर्फे समर्थ सदनात झालेली पं.अरूण द्रविड यांच्या सुश्राव्य शास्त्रीय गायनाची मैफल त्यांनी घडविलेल्या जयपूर घराण्याच्या सुरेल आणि मोहक गायकीच्या झलकेने रसिक श्रोते मंत्रमुग्ध झाले. त्यांच्या या मैफलीला मिलिंद पोटे यांनी तबल्याची तर चैतन्य कुंटे यांनी हार्मोनियमची साथ केली.
Monday, March 29, 2010 -

(संस्कार भारतीच्या कलायात्री दैनंदिनी २०१२ मधून साभार)

भास्कर तुकाराम सगर



कलाक्षेत्र- चित्रकला. ड्रॉईंग आणि पेंटींग

पत्ता- फ्लॅट नं, ८, स्वाती अपार्टमेंट, सर्व्हे- १८/२/2,. इंगळे नगर,
वारजे जकात नाका, पुणे-५८
फोन. २४४३००७१
मोबा. ९८२२०१२३४९
ईमेल- artistbhaskar@yahoo.com
जन्म दिनांक- १.१.१९७०

गुरु- स्वतः

विशेष पुरस्कार- रोटरी क्लब ऑफ लातूर-१९८७, स्वतंत्र्य सैनिक सेवा समिती, ठाणे- १९८८. मार्टीन्स यूथ क्लब, पुणे- १९८९, संस्कार भारती,पुणे- १९८५, द इन्स्टिट्यूट ऑफ इंजिनिअर्स, पुणे- २००९

विशेष माहिती- वैयक्तिक २३ चित्रपदर्शने, १७ चित्रप्रदर्शनात सहभाग, सतत १३ वर्षे निसर्गचित्रांचे कॅलेंडर्स प्रकाशित.





(संस्कार भारतीच्या कलायात्री दैनंदिनी २०१२ मधून साभार)



रंगरेषांत तळपणारा भास्कर...


जाणिवांना कलात्मक आविष्काराचे रूप देताना त्यांच्यातील कलाकार पूर्णपणे इतिहासात हरवून जातो. रंगरेषा मुक्तपणे कागदावर उमटू लागतात. चैतन्यरूपी सप्तरंग कुंचल्याच्या साथीने अशी किमया साधतात, की ते चित्र पाहणारा थक्क होऊन जातो. एखाद्या दुर्गाची लांबवर पसरलेली अजस्र माची आणि भव्य महाद्वार, कोवळ्या उन्हात झळाळणारे मंदिरांचे कळस, लेण्यांतील मूर्ती आणि चित्र पाहताना त्या ठिकाणचा इतिहास उलगडू लागतो आणि तरुणाईच्या नवनिर्मितीचा ध्यास चित्रांत पुरेपूर उतरल्याची अनुभूती मिळते.

चित्रकार असो वा शिल्पकार, त्यांची भावनांना केवळ कलेद्वारे इतरांपर्यंत पोचविण्याची हातोटी, निर्जीव माध्यमातून सजीव भाव निर्मिण्याची किमया... सारे काही थक्क करणारे असते. कारण पाहणाऱ्याला ती कला काही वेगळा संदेश जसा देते तशी प्रेरणाही. कुंचल्यातून इतके जिवंत दृश्‍य साकारते तरी कसे, हीच उत्सुकता रंगचित्रकार भास्कर तुकाराम सगर व त्यांच्या ग्रुपपर्यंत घेऊन गेली. त्यांनी साकारलेली निसर्गाची, किल्ल्यांची, लेण्यांची व इतर चित्रे पाहिल्यावर तरुणाईच्या आजच्या ज्या काही ठराविक "ऍक्‍टिव्हिटी'ज असतात त्यापेक्षा हे काम नक्कीच सरस आणि वेगळे वाटले.

चिंचोलीराव वाडी (जि. लातूर) या छोट्याशा गावातील शेतकरी कुटुंबातल्या भास्करने पुण्यातल्या अभिनव कला महाविद्यालयात येऊन "जीडी आर्ट'चा डिप्लोमा पूर्ण करेपर्यंतचा प्रवास त्यांच्या चित्रांतील रंगांसारखाच गहिरा वाटतो. आज एक व्यावसायिक चित्रकार होऊनही त्याच्यातील "स्ट्रगलिंग युथ'चा "स्पार्क' जराही थंडावलेला नाही. नवे चित्र साकारण्यासाठी भास्कर आणि त्याच्या ग्रुपमधील मंडळी जेव्हा एखाद्या दुर्गाची वारी करतात तेव्हा त्यांचा दिनक्रम असतो तो चित्र साकारतच गडांवर पोचण्याचा. या कामी त्यांना संजय वाटवे, महेश ओव्हाळ, अनय करंबेळकर, सागर शिरपुडकर व ज्ञानेश्‍वर शेळके ही दोस्त मंडळी सोबत करतात. तहान-भूक हरपून साकारलेली त्या-त्या दुर्गांची अप्रतिम चित्रं परतताना त्यांच्या सोबतीला असतात.

भास्करने साकारलेल्या दुर्गचित्रांपैकी देवगिरी, शिवनेरीवरील शिवछत्रपतींचे जन्मस्थान, तोरण्याची बुधला माची, राजगडाच्या बालेकिल्ल्याचे महाद्वार, पुरंदरचा बिनी दरवाजा, प्रतापगडची माची, सिंहगड, सिंधुदुर्ग, विजयदुर्ग, जंजिरा आणि रायगडची चित्रे अक्षरशः आपण प्रत्यक्ष त्या ठिकाणी असल्याचा प्रत्यय देतात. नुकतीच त्याने अजिंठा, वेरूळ, गांधारपाले, कान्हेरी, भाजे, कोंडाणे, घारापुरी, बेडसा, पांडवलेणी या लेण्यांची अप्रतिम चित्रे साकारली आहेत. अजिंठ्याच्या लेणीतील प्रसिद्ध पद्मपाणी बोधिसत्त्वाचे चित्र तर अफलातून आहे. सध्या तो दर वर्षी वेगळी थीम घेऊन चित्रांच्या दिनदर्शिका करतो आहे.

त्याबाबत माहिती देताना भास्कर म्हणतो, ""चित्रांची आवड लहानपणापासूनच होती, मात्र त्याचे अभ्यासपूर्ण प्रशिक्षण घेण्याची इच्छा पुण्यात घेऊन आलो. कुंचल्यातून काही साकारण्यापूर्वी निसर्गाबरोबर संवाद असावाच लागतो. जेव्हा तुम्ही तो संवाद साधता तेव्हाच ते साकारले जाते. गडकोट, लेणी, मंदिर हा सांस्कृतिक ठेवा उपेक्षित आहे. तरुणांना त्यासाठी खूप काही करता येण्यासारखे आहे. इतरांना आपल्या कलेतून किमान त्या ठिकाणी जाण्याची इच्छा व्हावी, याच भूमिकेतून दिनदर्शिकांची कल्पना सुचली आणि त्याचे काम सुरू ठेवले.''

भास्कर व त्याच्या ग्रुपचे काम दुर्गअभ्यास करणाऱ्या आणि त्या वेगळ्या वाटेवर जाण्याची इच्छा असणाऱ्या युवकांना नक्कीच प्रेरित करणारे आहे. भास्करची चित्रे आज विविध देशांत पोचली आहेत, तरीही तो आहे तसाच साधा आहे. गावाकडच्या मातीशी जोडलेली नाळ आणि पालकांनी दिलेल्या संस्कारांनीच इथवर पोचविल्याची त्याची भावना आहे.

इतिहासअभ्यासक निनाद बेडेकर, प्रा. विजय देव आणि प्र. के. घाणेकर यांचे मार्गदर्शन व कौतुकाची थाप सातत्याने प्रेरित करीत असल्याचेही तो आवर्जून सांगतो.
रंगरेषांशी आणि निसर्गाशी दोस्ती करण्याची किमया साधलेल्या या तरुण मित्राचे काम पाहताना "रंगुनी रंगात साऱ्या रंग माझा वेगळा' असेच वाटत राहते.

प्रसाद पवार
prasad.pawar@esakal.com

http://72.78.249.107/esakal/20091229/5524327012816306288.htm

गौतम श्रीराम टेंभेकर



कलाक्षेत्र- तबला

जन्म दिनांक- २.४.१९९१

गुरू- प्राथमिक शिक्षण- मोहन पारसनीस, स्धा- पं. भाई गायतोंडे.

विशेष पुरस्कार- राज्यस्तरीय युवा महोत्सव, `संगीत संकल्प` पारितोषिक. जिल्हा आणि राज्यस्तरीय पातळीवर पारितोषिके.
विशेष माहिती- गांधर्व महाविद्यालयाची तबला विशारद परिक्षा उत्तीर्ण.
स्वतंत्र तबवा वादनाबरोबरच मान्यवर कलाकारांसोबत साथ.


(संस्कार भारतीच्या कलायात्री दैनंदिनी २०१२ मधून साभार)

Sunday, January 1, 2012

डॉ. अरविंद दिगंबर थत्ते





कलाक्षेत्र- शास्त्रीय संगीत. हार्मोनियम वादन

पत्ता- १४५३, शुक्रवार पेठ, पुणे- ४११००२
फोन. २४४५९२९४
मोबा. ९४०४२३३३८८
ईमेल-adthatte@rediffmail.com
जन्म दिनांक- १७.११.१९५८

गुरु-भारत गायन समाज, दातार बंधू. पं. जसराज, पं. जी.एल. सामंत
विशेष पुरस्कार-

गोविंदराव टेंबे संगीतकार पुरस्कार, रामभाऊ पुजारी प्रतिष्ठान सोलापूर तर्फे कुमार गंधर्व पुरस्कार, इंदूरचा बंडूभैय्या चौगुले पुरस्कार, गानवर्धन तर्फे कै. लिलाताई जावळकर पुरस्कार आणि स्वर-लय रत्न ही उपाधी.

विशेष माहिती-

गणितात पी.एच.डी., सर्व मोठ्या गायक-गाय़िकांबरोबर हार्मोनियमची संगत. संगीत विमर्श या नावाचा शास्त्रीय संगीतावरील ग्रंथ लेखन.


(संस्कार भारतीच्या कलायात्री दैनंदिनी २०१२ मधून साभार)


Arawind Dr. Arawind D. Thatte
Arawind, a Ph.D. in Mathematics, is an outstanding soloist as well as a renowned accompanist. [He is one of the rare Harmonium players having a good training in the Vocal Music.] He has contributed considerably, towards establishing Harmonium as a solo instrument. He has given many solo performances, and has delighted and held spellbound his audiences with his own distinct classic style. He has done valuable research in music / musicology; {the topics of his research are Shrutee (shades of notes), musical scales, the system of Raagas, techniques of doing Riyaaj (practice), presentation and forms of presentation in the North Indian Classical Music, construction / tuning / technique of Harmonium, Shrutee Harmoniums, etc.} He is a good composer and has created some excellent classical compositions for Harmonium as well as vocal music.
He has written a book – Sangeet Vimarsha – on the North Indian Classical Music. It deals with the theoretical, abstract, analytical, technical as well as the practical aspects of the concerned subject. (It will certainly open the eyes of the musicians as well as the musicologists in many ways.) The book presents and explains so many important points that normally disciples do not get from their Gurus (teachers). It serves the purpose of motivating the students as well as the musicians (the vocalists as well as the instrumentalists).
He is a second rank holder at graduation, in the University of Poona, a first class M.Sc., 'A' grade M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics.
Excellent tuning, melodious playing, clarity of notes even at high speed, maintaining continuity of notes whenever required, excellent self evolved style of fingering, beautiful cross - rhythmic patterns, various styles of "Jhala", different kinds of "Jaaties" (related to "Laya"), "Tihaees", pure classical performance with a variety of forms of presentation, the Gwalior style of "Tappa"(which is very rarely heard), presentation with the blend of vocal as well as instrumental style with special features of the instrument-Harmonium, are some of the highlights of his performance. He is the first one who has considerably developed and presented 'Layakari' on the Harmonium. Also, he is one of the very few artists who present Tappa efficiently.
Born [1958] in a musical family of intellectuals, with both his father and brother exponents of Harmonium, he naturally learned the instrument on his own as a child. He also played Tabla under the guidance of Late Pt. G.L.Samant. He was trained in vocal music in Bharat Gayan Samaj (Pune). He then received guidance and encouragement from Shri. Suhas Datar and Shri.Sudhir Datar. From 1981 to 1996, he was closely associated with Pt. Jasraj, both as a disciple (for vocal music) and a Harmonium accompanist. He has accompanied Pt. Kumar Gandharva, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Jasraj, Smt. Malini Rajurkar, Smt. Kishori Amonkar, Smt. Mogubai Kurdikar, Dr. Prabha Atre, Smt. Parveen Sultana, Pt . Niwruttibua Sarnaik, Pt. Gajananbua Joshi, Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur, Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande, Pt. Ram Marathe, Pt. K.G. Ginde, Pt.Balasaheb Poochhwale, Pt.Yashwantbua Joshi, Pt. Jeetendra Abhisheki, Smt. Laxmi Shankar, Smt. Shobha Gurtu, Pt. C.R. Vyas, Smt. Manik Varma, Smt. Gangubai Hangal, Smt. Girijadevi and many others - a large spectrum of a variety of styles. He has participated in 1000 to 1200 classical music concerts. He has also participated in more than 125 programs of Marathi light music - “Mantarlelya Chaitrabanat “. He played Organ with Marathi drama [Smt. Jaymala Shiledar’s group] and with Pt. Bhimsen Joshi’s “Santawani”.
Arawind was the recipient of the first prize in All India Radio solo competition in 1982. He was awarded the coveted First Kumar Gandharva Puraskar from Shri. Ram Pujari Pratishthan (Solapur) in 1993, for his dedication to Indian Classical Music. In 2002, he was awarded the first Bandubhaiyya Chaugule Sanman from Indore [Madhya Pradesh]. In 2003, he was also awarded the Govindrao Tembe Sangatkar Puraskar from the Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Pune. He was awarded Smt. Leelatai Jalgaonkar Puraskar [given by Pt. Appasaheb Jalgaonkar and Ganavardhan, Pune] in the year 2008. Also, he was honored with the title ‘Swar-Lay Ratna’ by Ganavardhan, Pune in 2008.
He has to his credit several music cassettes and CDs, with a variety of vocalists. A Philadelphia based company (Neelam Audio & Video) has published a CD of Arawind’s Harmonium solo in 1996. (This was the first time ever, Harmonium was published on a CD). Alurkar Music House (Pune) has published two recordings of Arawind’s solo. Rainbow Music Company has also published 2 CD’s and Cassettes of his solo Harmonium.
He has developed a special skill in tuning the Harmonium, which has been appreciated by all the leading musicians. He is amongst the very few who tune the Harmonium with great perfection. He has always been very keen on using the Harmonium that is specially tuned for a particular base-note in every concert. He has studied the instrument in great depth to develop an entirely new, logical and appealing style of presenting this controversial but immensely entertaining instrument. He has his own thoughts and approach towards the entire music, particularly towards establishing the Harmonium as a solo instrument. Several eminent musicians have appreciated Arawind’s rational intellectual approach.
He has traveled extensively in the East and West. He has visited U.S.A., Canada, U. K., Germany, Switzerland, France, Kenya, Mauritius, Muscat, Bahrain, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Morocco, Hong Kong and Singapore for music programs. He has also performed all over India; in the national programs of All India Radio, Television and in almost all the prestigious music conferences.
Important solo performances
Delhi- Visnu Digambar Jayantee Samaroha
Hyderabad- Pt.Maniram and Pt.Motiram Sangeet Samaroha
Kolhapur- Shahoo Sangeet Samaroha
Bombay- Dadar Matunga Music Circle
Kundgol- Sawai Gandharva Music Festival
Pune- Pune Festival, also many other performances
Delhi- India International Center
Dewas- for Pt.Kumar Gandharva smruti
Indore- many performances
Bombay- Dombivli-Shivanand Sangeet Pratishthan
Bombay- Thane-Pt.Rambhau Marathe Punnyatithee
Bhubaneshwar-Bhubaneshwar Music Circle
Dharwad- Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur festival
Lucknow - Pt. Bhatkhande's 151st Anniversary Festval