Veena sahasrabuddhe

Veena Sahasrabuddhe was born in India on September 14, 1948. She is an extraordinary musician, fine composer and excellent educator. Her style has its roots in the Gwalior gharana tradition while borrowing from Jaipur and Kirana gharanas. Sahasrabuddhe has gained the respect and admiration of many listeners and musicians all across the world in her career as a singer of khyal and bhajan songs. Her talents and experience have led her all around the globe, frequently touring around Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. (1).

Family Life

Sahasrabuddhe was born into a musical family. She began performing professionally as a child while beginning her early musical education in Kathak dance. Through the help of her father, late Pundit Shankar Shripad Bodas, and her brother, late Pundit Kashinath Shankar Bodas, she began her studies in Khyal singing. Aside from her remarkable career as a musician and teacher, she has also managed to raise a family. She has raised a daugther, a son, and enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren. (2).

Traditional Education

Gurus:

- Father, Pandit Shankar Shripad Bodas (was a disciple of the legendary Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar).

- Brother, Pandit Kashinath Shankar Bodas.

Mentors:

- Padmashri Balwant Rai Bhatt

- Pandit Vasant Thakar

- Pandit Gajananbua Joshi.

Formal Education

- BA in Vocal Performance, Sanskrit Literature, and English Literature from Kanpur University in 1968.

- Masters (Sangeet Alankar) in Vocal Performance from A.B.G.M.V. Mandal in 1969

- Masters in Sanskrit from Kanpur University in 1979.

- Doctor of Music (Sangeet Praveen) in Vocal Performance from A.B.G.M.V. Mandal in 1988.

Awards

- Prize in the Vocal Classical category in the nationwide competition for artists under 25 years of age conducted by AIR (State-owned national radio network) in 1972.

- Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1993.

- Nominated for "Best Vocal Album of the Year (1993)", Album Immaculate Ragas (Rhythm House Classics) I SUMU Awards, Mumbai

Press

Critical Acclaim

“Captivating- took her audience to dizzy heights of evocation by her impassioned Khayal renditions” Times of India, 1986

“Imbued with tremendous melodic appeal” Indian Express, 1992

“Despite inclement weather, drew a phenomenal turnout - did much more than fulfil the expectations of her eager fans” Times of India, 1989

“A concert to remember- clear pronunciation- improvisation in keeping with word meanings- ability to develop an instant rapport with the audience” Times of India, 1995

“Unforgettable recital- superlative performance - (held) her listeners spellbound” Times of India, 1990

(3).

Interviews

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/11/03/stories/2003110301810300.htm

http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~hvs/Veena/navras_interview.html

http://www.sonajhuri.com/sona%2020/content_html/veena%20final.htm

Music Lectures on MP3

Veena Sahasrabuddhe enjoys sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise. Here are a few mp3s of some of her lectures which she has made freely available on the web.

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Recordings

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Discography

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Sources

1. Biographical Information: http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~hvs/Veena/index.html

2. Hinduonnet.com, by Mala Kumar http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2006/02/10/stories/2006021003230200.htm

3. Press http://www.unl.edu/raag/veena/Veena.html

Veena sahasrabuddhe