To celebrate the memory of prominent classical vocalist Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, Suranjan brings to you an interactive session, musically conducted by Shri.Nishad Bakre, Smt. Aditi Upadhya, and Smt. Priya Purushothaman. This session aims to discuss the music of Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, and the genius of his creativity. This session will be conducted online via Zoom.
Date: 14 June 2020, 6pm-7:30pm IST
Mode of Communication: Zoom
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Pandit Dinkar Kaikini
Legend of Classical Music and Guru
Late Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, the veteran Hindustani classical vocalist was amongst the most learned exponents of khayal gayaki, He represented the assimilated musical learning of the Gwalior and Agra gharanas, having trained under stalwarts like Omkarnath Thakur, S N Ratanjankar and S C R Bhatt. He was prolific composer, having composed hundreds of compositions in styles like khayal, dhrupad, dhamar, thumri and bhajan, as well as several new ragas. An introspective musician, he communed with his music while performing. "Music is for 'atmaranjan' (engage one's own soul) and not for 'lokranjan'(entertainment)," he would often say. Shri Nishad Bakre learned under his tutelage. He is one of the biggest inspirations for everyone at Suranjan.
Our Panelists
Shri Nishad Bakre
Shri Nishad Bakre inherited the musical tradition from his grandfather Shri. Madhukar Panchikar. With initial lessons since the tender age of 6 years from his father Shri Sadashiv Bakre, Shri Nishad received rigorous training from Dr. Ram Deshpande for 13 years, through traditional Gurukul system. He was also trained by legends of Classical Music like Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, Pt. Madhukar Joshi and Padmashri Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar. He is known for his aesthetic presentation of Khayaal Gayaki. Shri Nishad has also taken up the tough task of evangelizing Classical Music. He is training numerous students in Hindustani Classical Music and working hard to pass on this rich heritage the next generation. Shri Nishad is not only the founder of Suranjan Trust, but he is the energy and inspiration for each of us at Suranjan Trust.
Smt. Aditi Upadhya
Aditi Kaikini Upadhya, one of India’s dynamic Hindustani vocalists, was born in April 1961 into a family rich
in musical tradition and artistic example. Aditi has received intense training in the traditional paramparic style from her Guru and father, Pt. Dinkar Kaikini,
and her mother, Shashikala Kaikini.
She received her academic degree in music, the Sangeet Visharad, in 1982. She has performed at prestigious venues and been hosted by reputed presenters in India and abroad.
Smt. Aditi Kaikini Upadhya expertly and dedicatedly continues her family’s tradition of generously sharing its secrets with those
willing to learn. She is a devoted Guru to a select group of students, and is invited regularly to conduct
in-depth workshops and shibirs for students in the United States.
Priya Purushothaman
Priya Purushothaman is a Hindustani classical vocalist based in Mumbai, India. She specializes in the style of the Agra gharana. She is a disciple of Vidushi Aditi Kaikini Upadhya and Pandit Sudhindra Bhaumik, and receives guidance from Smt Shashikala Kaikini. She has also had the opportunity to study under the late Pandit Dinkar Kaikini.
Priya has performed extensively in India, the United States and Europe. She is an empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and a graded artist of All India Radio.Prior to her 15 years of training in Hindustani music, Priya trained and performed in South Indian Carnatic vocal music and Western classical violin for 12 years.
Key Highlights
Late Pt. Dinkar Kaikini was one of the prominent classical vocalists of his generation. This session aims to discuss the craft and musical genius of Pt. Dinkar Kaikini, through interactions and demonstrations.
Discussion
Discussing the maestro Pt. Dinkar Kaikini
Demonstrations
Demonstrations highlighting certain aspects of gayaki.
Online
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Interactive
Unlike most of the other live events, this session will be interactive