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Hindustani Vocal Recital - Khayal Sangeet - A Baithak Style Concert

Yashaswi Sirpotdar is undisputedly recognized today as one of the most promising young vocalists in Hindustani classical music. With numerous prestigious awards to her credit and a series of highly acclaimed performances across India’s most esteemed music festivals, she has firmly established herself as a distinguished artist in the contemporary concert scene. Her musical journey began at an incredibly young age under the guidance of her first guru—her grandmother, Late Kalawati Sathe, a musician herself. At just two and a half years old, Yashaswi gave her first public performance, playing the harmonium while sitting on her grandmother’s lap. This early initiation into music laid the foundation for her lifelong dedication to the art. She later received advanced training from the renowned Pandita Smt. Padma Talwalkar, under whose tutelage she honed her skills for over 15 years. Her academic achievements include a first-class Sangeet Visharad and a degree in Economics. She had received various prestigious awards and also graded artist of All India Radio (AIR).

Pandit Ramdas Palsule is a popular name amongst Indian Classical Music enthusiasts and has carved a niche for himself since a very young age. Born in well-educated family in Pune, his father Shri. Gajanan Palsule was a recipient of the prestigious Kalidas Sanman President’s award for his work in Sanskrit literature and for his Sanskrit book on Veer Savarkar. An alumnus of prestigious alma – maters like Jnana Prabodhin Prashala and College of Engineering, Pune, Ramdas has a strong academic foundation. He was introduced to Tabla by Pt. G.L. Samant. Later, he became the disciple of world-famous Tabla Maestro Taalyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar. It was after achieving his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering that he chose his passion as his profession. He serves as a Guru at The Lalit Kala Kendra (Center for Performing Arts) of University of Pune since 1997, and at Bharti Vidyapeeth School of Performing Arts. Ramdas is a founding member and Guru at Avartan Gurukul, a unique Gurukul started in Pune in 2016.

Sukhada Khire is young talented recognized musician as a Harmonium Player in India. With versatility she plays Harmonium accompanist role with various classical as well as semi classical vocalists.  Sukhada started learning Hindustani vocal & harmonium from her first guru Mrs. Anjali Pokshe who is a disciple of Late Shobha Abhyankar ji.  Later she became a disciple of world famous Harmonium Guru Pt. Pramod Marathe. From last more than 15 years she is taking guidance from Pt. Pramod Marathe in Pune- India. She has completed Master’s degree in music from S.N.D.T. University and it brings her with very good knowledge in Indian classical music accompaniment and teaching also.  Sukhada is Graded artist of All India Radio. Sukhada contributes in Hindustani music by teaching many students on various platforms.

Tickets: ICMC Members: Free; General: $50; Students: $30