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Indian Classical Music Society Of Greater Atlanta

The Indian Classical Music Society of Greater Atlanta promotes the rich heritage of Indian classical music through performances and educational events, fostering appreciation and understanding of this timeless art form within the community.

Indian Classical Music Society of Greater Atlanta&nbsp;(ICMS) , invites you to experience a delightful evening of Dhrupad - Hindustani Classical Vocal Music by Padmashri Pandit Umakant Gundecha and Shri Anant Ramakant Gundecha&nbsp;, accompanied by&nbsp;Shri Akhilesh Gundecha&nbsp;on pakhawaj. Experience Dhrupad Vocal in an intimate concert setting. This ancient vocal tradition invites deep listening, with soulful Alap and energetic compositions that reveal the subtle beauty of raga. Whether you are a connoisseur or new to this art form, you are welcome to join us for an evening of timeless music and memorable experience.

Dhrupad Concert

We are delighted to present an evening of mesmerizing music by world-class artists. It will be a treat for both seasoned connoisseurs as well as newcomers to Indian classical music.&nbsp;<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Featuring Artists: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Prasadkhapardemusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Shri Prasad Khaparde - Vocal</a>Prasad Khaparde is a Hindustani classical vocalist of international repute with a career spanning more than 30 years. Gifted with immense creativity and a powerful voice, his expositions of raga are rife with aesthetic and emotional content. With an indelible mark of Rampur Sahaswan gharana, Prasad Khaparde&rsquo;s music is a treat to both connoisseurs and the cognizant alike. Hailing from Ghatanji - a small town in Vidarbha Maharashtra, Prasad was born into a family of music loving educationalists. His training in music began with eminent Gurus like Shri Bhalerao, Pandit D.V Panke, Vidushi Sumantai Choudhari and Late. Padmabhushan Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan. Later he mastered the intricacies of Rampur Sahaswan gharana under the tutelage of Padmabhushan Ustad Rashid Khan. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.instagram.com/ramdaspalsule/reels/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Pt. Ramdas Palsule - Tabla</a>Pandit Ramdas&nbsp;Palsule is a popular name amongst Indian Classical Music enthusiasts and has carved a niche for himself since a very young age. Born in a well-educated family in Pune, his father Shri. Gajanan Palsule was a recipient of the prestigious Kalidas Sanman President&rsquo;s award for his work in Sanskrit literature and for his Sanskrit book on Veer Savarkar. An alumnus of prestigious alma &ndash; maters like Jnana Prabodhin Prashala and College of Engineering, Pune, Ramdas has a strong academic foundation. He was introduced to Tabla by Pt. G.L. Samant. Later, he became the disciple of world-famous Tabla Maestro Taalyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar. It was after achieving his Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering that he chose his passion as his profession.&nbsp; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.youtube.com/@abhinayharmonium4942" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Shri Abhinay Ravande - Harmonium</a> Abhinay Ravande is a harmonium player with a rich musical heritage. He began his training under the guidance of his father, Shri Laxmikant Ravande ji, which laid the foundation for his musical journey. Later, he honed his skills with Pandit Pramod Marathe at the prestigious Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Pune, where he experienced the traditional &lsquo;Gurukul Paddhati&rsquo; method of learning. This blend of familial influence and formal training has shaped his unique style and deep understanding of music.

Indian Classical Vocal Concert - Prasad Khaparde, Pandit Ramdas Palsule, Abhinay Ravande

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Indian Classical Music Society Of Greater Atlanta

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