Shruti Sadolikar
| Shruti Sadolikar Katkar | |
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| 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] She is a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Hindustani vocal music for 2011.[2]
[edit] Early life and career
Sadolikar was born 1951 into a family from Kolhapur which was known for its musical tradition and owning sugar mills.[3][4] She received training in Indian classical music from childhood.[5] 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][6] 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][5][6] 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.[5]
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.[5] She had several musical and educational recordings published and holds the Homi Bhabha Fellowship of the National Centre for the Performing Arts.[5] 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.[5] Sadolikar has regularly performed playback for Indian movies.[7] She had Katkar added to her name after marriage and is a student of Azizuddin Khan, son of Burji Khan.[4][6] Sadolikar works as Vice Chancellor of the Bhatkhande Music Institute University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Declaration of Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the year 2011" (PDF) (Press release). Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. 15 December 2011. http://sangeetnatak.org/files/Press%20Release%20SNA%20Awards%20for%20the%20year%202011.pdf. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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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