Dear Music Lovers,
Rithwik Foundation is proud to present a January edition of E-Swaranubhuti, with a Vocal Recital by Pt. Jayateerth Mevundi.
This performance was originally a part of ‘Gaanasaraswati Mahotsav 2024’,a program organised by Natyasampada Pratishthan in association with Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts.
It is broadcast on our digital platform ‘Sharada Rangamancha’ as well as on our Youtube channel.
Registration and viewership are free for this event.
Featuring:
Pt. Jayteerth Mevundi (Vocal)
Accompanied by:
- Shri Pandurang Pawar (Tabla)
- Shri Suyog Kundalkar (Harmonium)
Featured Artist
Born on 5 May 1972 in Karnataka’s Hubli, Jayateerth Mevundiji was brought up in a musical environment. His mother Sudhabai was a Hindustani classical music enthusiast and used to sing Purandara Dasa kritis. Mevundi Ji was deeply influenced by Pt Bhimsen Joshi’s singing style.
He started taking formal training in vocal music from a local teacher in Hubli and then moved on to learn music from Pandit Arjunsa Nakod at the age of fourteen. Mevundiji was groomed by Pandit Nakod, who combined the Gwalior and Kirana gharanas of khayal music, for more than a decade. Later, he received advanced training under the tutelage of Shripati Padegar, who was a disciple of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.
Mevundi’s first recognition came after he won a music competition in Pune in 1995.Pandit Bhimsen Joshi then, brought in influences of Jaipur and Agra gharanas into the Kirana style of singing, when Mevundiji trained under Panditji.
Mevundiji is also known for his effortless renditions of the complex Merukhand taan, the bol-taan and the bol-aalaap.
He owes his expertise to Indore Gharana doyen Ustad Amir Khan, who was deeply influenced by the likes of Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan and Ustad Aman Ali Khan of the Bhendibazar gharana.
Suyog Kundalkar is a distinguished harmonium player of the younger generation, recognized for his unique artistry.
He began training at six under Smt. Ranjana Godse and has been a devoted student of Dr. Arawind Thatte since 1997.
Suyog also trained in classical vocal music under Shri. Suhas Datar and Smt. Lalita Khadilkar and attended Tappa workshops with Pt. Balasaheb Poochwale and Pt. Vasantrao Rajurkar.
An All India Radio and Doordarshan artist, he is on the ICCR reference panel and mentors students through the Swaravartan Foundation.Suyog has accompanied legends such as Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar, Dr. Gangubai Hangal, Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, and Dr. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande.
He has composed numerous Bandishes, published in Raag Chitra, and has received prestigious awards, including the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and the Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar Sangatkar Puraskar.Suyog’s contributions continue to enrich the world of Indian classical music.
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