Legendary Dhrupad vocalists to mesmerize Toronto audiences

The renowned Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music in Toronto is presenting the Gundecha Brothers, Padmashree Pandits Ramakant and Umakant Gundecha, the celebrated and renowned Dhrupad Vocalists in Toronto.  The concert, to be held on May 10 at the Sringeri Vidya Bharti Foundation, will feature the legends who will be accompanied by Shri Akhilesh Gundecha on Pakhawaj.  

“Umakant Gundecha and Ramakant Gundecha, known as the Gundecha Brothers, are legendary Dagarvani dhrupad singers,” says Dr. Amit Arya, founder and director of Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music in Toronto. “They have received the fourth highest civilian award in India – the Padmashree in 2012 in the field of Art - Indian Classical Music - Vocal - Madhya Pradesh.”  

The introductory artist will be Netra Unni, a young student of Amit Arya and the Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music.  The programme will also feature Shri Amit Arya (vocal) who will be accompanied by Shri Kiran Morarji on table and Shri Raya Bidaye on Harmonium.   

“Amit Arya is a very sensitive and remarkable young Indian classical singer.  It is remarkable that he was born in Canada, and yet is able to sing and perform at such a high level.  We wish him all the success for his musical life and would recommend him as an extremely talented upcoming musician of the younger generation,” say the Gundecha Brothers.          

Launched in 2011, the Pandit Jasraj Institute of Music in Toronto (www.panditjasrajinstitute.ca) has a mandate to propagate Indian Classical Vocal Music and through this Institute, students of all ages and levels carry on the legacy of the Mewati Gharana, along with the rich cultural traditions and values of India. The Institute offers classes in Hindustani classical music for students who wish to learn in the traditional Guru Shishya Parampara. The Institute is open to students of all ages, races, religions who have the commitment, dedication and open mind to learn music in the Mewati tradition.

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