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An accomplished vocalist of the
Gwalior
Gharana, Dr. Vikas N. Kashalkar hails from a family
with music tradition. His father, Advocate
N. D. Kashalkar was a renowned
musicologist and writer. Dr. Kashalkar received his basic training in classical
music from his father. Further, he received his advanced training in music from
Pandit Gajananrao Joshi, a stalwart of the
Gwalior, Jaipur & Agra Gharana
and a violin virtuoso. Dr. Kashalkar's singing
reflects all the brilliant facets of systematic training : 'Talim ka Gana', in
the language of the music connoisseurs. His melodious voice and intricacies of
Tanas give immense joy to the listeners. His style is deeply rooted in
traditions but his imagination knows no boundaries, sky is the only limit.
Hence, there is always a feeling of newness in his rendering.
He has given a number of performances in various
cities all over India and abroad. He is a regular
All India Radio artist and has
also given many programmes on
Doordarshan. A programme
Malhar ke Prakar conceived by him was presented at various All
India Radio stations and received a great applause from the audience. He
conceived another programme
Kalyan Ke Prakar which was also presented at different places.
He is actively engaged in Music Direction. Recently he has given music to two
ballets one on
Bhagwan Mahavir and the other on
Bhagwan
Neminath. He has to his credit a number of articles on
music. His lectures are a regular feature in
Lalit Kala
Kendra, University of
Poona. He conducted a workshop in Lalit Kala Kendra on Riyaz which proved fruitful to the upcoming artists.
He has delivered speeches at various seminars and workshops all over India. A
number of students are seeking his guidance for higher studies in Music. Many of
his students have been awarded with Sangeetacharya degree as well as Ph. D.
He has a large repertoire of uncommon and mixed
ragas and he presents many of them with great mastery and ease. Apart from
Pt. Gajananrao Joshi,
Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur,
Surashri Kesarbai
Kerkar
and
Pt. Bhimsen Joshi also influenced him. His Tana patterns
incorporate the behlaos peculiar to Jaipur style. His tana patterns have
different varieties like saral, vakra, bol tana, mukhbandi and so on. He is also
a composer of new bandishes. His voice is distinctively known for quality,
volume and vigor. He is gifted with a mellifluous and flexible voice and
tremendous ability to make an immediate impact on the audience. Connoisseurs and
common listeners alike enjoy his concerts. He also effectively presents
Thumris,
Bhajans at times. The effectiveness of his music is greatly enhanced by his
joyous and amiable disposition. He is also continuously involved in exploring
new possibilities of Tana pattern.
Dr.Kashalkar is a member of the
Research and Recognition
Committee at the
University of Pune and Goa. He is also a member of the syllabus framing
committee of the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai.
Projects:
Following is a brief summary
of the projects carried out by Dr.Kashalkar:
Study of Haveli Sangeet, Ashtachhap Kavi
Audio-Visual demonstration of Haveli Music and detailed discussion on Raag
gayan and musical contribution of poets.
Sufi
Music The program on Sufi Music
emphasizes on the sufi style of rendering and its impact on Hindustani Music.
The audio visual program also focuses on newly developed Ragas as a result of
Sufi and Hindustani Music.
Gwalior Gayaki
The program focuses on all aspects of Gwalior school of music presentation,
various music forms presented in Gwalior tradition of Hindustani classical
vocal music.
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