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TOURS
Every year Swaranjali arranges US tours of artists from India. Usually two instrumental
and two vocal concerts, and one dance concert are scheduled for each year.
The first
tour takes place during March-April-June and the last tour during September-November. Organizers interested in scheduling these programs in their respective cities should
contact Shiv Hiremath.
Phone: 614-785-9236 Cell:
740-815-9615 Fax: 614-431-5995 Email: hiremath-slk@sbcglobal.net

Following tours are planned
for the year 2012 :
March-June 2012
Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi (Vocal)
Rich Legacy of Kirana Gharana
Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi is the torch Bearer of Kirana Gaharana. His voice is sweet, steadfast, and rich and he retains all these qualities even in open akaara. He sings in a melodious and wide ranged voice scaling the highest tonal peaks and descends to the low base notes with a happy ease. He will be accompanied by Keshav Joshi (tabla) and Pt. Sudhanshu Kulkarni (harmonium)

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March-May 2012
Milind Tulankar (Jaltarang) Pt. Harvindarkumar Sharma (Sitar)
Sound of Nature : Insturmental Duet
Milind Tulankar is committed to invigorate Jaltarang as his main instrument for classical performance and light melodies as well. Pt. Harvindkumar Sharma joins him with his Sitar to present an instrumental duet. They will be accompanied by Ramdas Palsule on the tabla.
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May-June 2012
Pt. Atulkumar Upadhye (Violin)
Enchanting Strings
Atulkumar Upadhye, an ardent violinist of Pt Bhaskarbuwa Bakhale Gharana, has his unique style blend of Indian as well as Western technique. He has developed a unique style of violin. He blends Gayaki Aang and Tantkari Tantra techniques and sets up violin as a complete solo-playing instrument in Indian music.He will be accompanied by Ramdas Palsule on the tabla.

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June-July 2012
Kumud Diwan (Vocal)
Banaras ki Thumari
Kumud Diwan, a semi- classical vocalist, is a serious exponent of the “Poorab-Ang Thumri". Soaked in the Banarasi tradition, her endeavour is to present the old style of Thumri singing and its emotional rendering. She will be accompanied by Harshad Kanetkar on the tabla.

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September-October 2012
Pt. Purbayan Chatterji (Sitar)
Sitar Legacy
Pt. Purbayan Chatterji is famous for his unique style of playing Sitar that mingles the best aspects of "Dhrupad" and "Khayal". Purbayan's matured distinctive display combines his technical brilliance and virtuosity of the highest level with depth and serenity.

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September-October 2012
Kalapini Komkali (Vocal)
Vocal Concerts
Kalapini Komkali, one of the finest and well - trained classical vocalists of the younger generation, is endowed with wholly original, melodious and extremely rich voice. Her range of swaras has ability to convey various bhavas (emotions). Her performances are marked by youthful imagination, artistic thoughtfulness and a mature command over various aspects of classical vocalism.

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