May 20, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
0 comments
A few days before, Arya Sangeet Prasarak mandal, Pune had organized a concert to collect relief fund for the drought victims. The concert featured many artists like Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mishra, L. Subramanyam, Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar, Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar … Continue reading
April 19, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
2 Comments
If you consider may be thousands of people, out of them two can appreciate music. If you take thousands of such music appreciating people, out of them one or two will take up some instrument and practice. Out of thousands … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
1 Comment
There is an old proverb that no new tree can grow under a giant tree. This proverb is often used to describe the situation of families of musicians. Many times, it happens that sons and daughters of legends find it … Continue reading
March 10, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
0 comments
Listening to Pt. Mukul Shivputra has always been like God’s grace. It comes and it goes. When it is there, you enjoy without bothering about anything else. Then suddenly, it goes. Then you pass on the days in the remembrance … Continue reading
January 31, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
0 comments
Very few vocalists today can spell magic on the listeners. I many times,I get quite down when I listen to vocalists today. classical vocalists of today’s generation just sing but striking thing is they have nothing to sing. When I … Continue reading
January 13, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
0 comments
The number of concerts of Pt. Shivkumar Sharma attended by me cannot be counted on fingers. I have heard Panditji live for more than 10- 15 times, but still, every concert is different. Every concert attains a different height. I … Continue reading
January 1, 2013
by Mandar Karanjkar
0 comments
When I came to know about the news that some Pt. Vijay Koparkar is going to perform in Sawai Gandharva Festival 2012 and he is an engineer passed out from the same college from where I did my engineering, I … Continue reading
December 18, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
0 comments
Pt. Rajan and Pt. Sajan Mishra, one of the most famous musicians of India are exploring music and quenching the thirst of music lovers across the globe. I was aware of the fact that sons of Pt. Rajan Mishra, Ritesh … Continue reading
December 17, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
0 comments
Many concerts are organized in Pune. Many Public shows also take place here. But, Sawai Gandharva Festival is grand. Its too big, well organized, and with maximum reach. Sawai Gandharva Festival 2012 featured almost 30 – 40 artists. There are … Continue reading
October 19, 2012
by Mandar Karanjkar
1 Comment
Some memories have some Ragas associated with them. And same Raga when performed by different maestros creates memorable moments. Raga Shuddha Kalyan is such a Raga, performed by different artists, by their beautiful styles, pouring out their elevated souls. I have been … Continue reading