Dear Music Lovers,
Rithwik Foundation is proud to present the June edition of E-Parampara, featuring Sukhad Munde (Pakhawaj) and his disciples- Harsh Patil, Pradip Darade, Krishna Navghire, and Mangesh Khairnar.
This performance was organised by Rithwik Foundation for Performing Arts, at our centre in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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: In this program, Sukhad Munde will be performing along with his disciples
- Krishna Navgire
- Harsh Patil
- Mangesh Khairmar
- Pradip Darade
Accompanied by: Shri Santosh Ghante (Harmonium)
Featured Artist
Sukhad Munde is a distinguished pakhawaj maestro from a renowned musical lineage—his father being the esteemed Pt. Manik Munde. He began formal training at just six under his father, later sharpening his skills in dhrupad under Guru Pt. Uday Bhawalkar.
A versatile performer, he has accompanied legendary artists in dhrupad, instrumental, and kathak performances, and has dazzled audiences with solo, jugalbandi, and tal-vadya concerts.
Sukhad has graced major music festivals and culinary conferences across India and internationall. He teaches over 250 disciples in Pune and Mumbai, many of whom hold degrees like B.A., M.A., Visharad, and Alankar in pakhawaj. He is currently producing India’s first Vedic Symphony, “Param Sukhadam,” featuring over 50 artists.
Santosh Ghante is a renowned Indian harmonium soloist and disciple of Pt. Appasaheb Jalgaonkar. Known for elevating the harmonium as a solo instrument, he has performed in over 22 countries and actively promotes classical music through education and outreach, especially via his initiative Sanvadini Kala Manch.
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