Shruti Sadolikar

Shruti Sadolikar Katkar
Background information
Birth name Shruti Sadolikar
Born 1951 (age 60–61)
Origin Maharashtra, India
Genres Hindustani classical music
Instruments singing

Shruti Sadolikar Katkar (born 1951) is an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.[1]

Early life and career

Sadolikar was born 1951 into a family from Kolhapur which was known for its musical tradition and owning sugar mills.[2][3] She received training in Indian classical music from childhood.[4] Her initial training was given by her father, Wamanrao Sadolikar, who was taught by the founder of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, Alladiya Khan, and his son Bhurji Khan.[1][5] Following her studies with her father, Sadolikar learnt music for twelve years from Gulubhai Jasdanwala, who was known for his large collection of raga compositions, including compositions in rare ragas.[1][4][5] Sadolikar earned a master's degree from SNDT Women's University in Mumbai and wrote a thesis on Haveli Sangeet, a type of temple music.[4]

Sadolikar performs all forms of Indian classical and semi-classical music, including thumri, tappa, and natya sangeet, and has performed in India, Canada, the United States, France, Switzerland, Germany, and the West Asian countries.[4] She had several musical and educational recordings published and holds the Homi Bhabha Fellowship of the National Centre for the Performing Arts.[4] In 1999, Sadolikar produced a play named "Sangeet Tulsidas" for which she set the music, and she performed for SPIC MACAY to interest young Indians in Indian classical music.[4] Sadolikar has regularly performed playback for Indian movies.[6] She had Katkar added to her name after marriage and is a student of Azizuddin Khan, son of Burji Khan.[3][5] Sadolikar works as Vice Chancellor of the Bhatkhande Music Institute University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Das, C. L. (4 July 2008). "Some enticing variety". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2008/07/04/stories/2008070450310200.htm. Retrieved 5 April 2009. 
  2. ^ Dorian, Frederick; Broughton, Simon; Ellingham, Mark; McConnachie, James; Trillo, Richard; Duane, Orla (2000). World Music: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. p. 92. ISBN 1858286360. http://books.google.com/books?id=QzX8THIgRjUC&pg=PA92. 
  3. ^ a b Tandon, Aditi (6 November 2000). "Three days of rich musical treat". The Tribune. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20001107/cth2.htm. Retrieved 5 April 2009. 
  4. ^ a b c d e f Kumar, Mala (1 March 2004). "Reflecting on notes". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/03/01/stories/2004030102360300.htm. Retrieved 5 April 2009. 
  5. ^ a b c "Music sammelan". The Hindu. 14 December 2004. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/12/14/stories/2004121400540300.htm. Retrieved 5 April 2009. 
  6. ^ Roy, Piyush (18 September 2006). "The 'classical voice' continues to enthrall Bollywood". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=NLetter&id=9cf3715c-169f-47ee-9e32-fe1b90649021. Retrieved 5 April 2009. 
  7. ^ "Prof. Shruti Sadolikar-Katkar". Bhatkhande Music Institute University, Lucknow. http://www.bhatkhandemusic.edu.in/pages/Shruti_Sadolikar.htm. Retrieved 11 January 2010. 

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