The Lyrical Tradition Of Khyal / La Tradition Lyrique Du Khyal 9 - Bhendhibazar Gharana

Suhasini Koratkar was born in Pune (Maharashtra). She has been singing since her youngest years. Her Master, Pandit T.D. Janorikar, is the most famous exponent of the BhendhiBazar Gharana. For many years she has learnt the wealth of music inherited by her teacher, becoming the one of the few singers to know the complete repertoire of the specific ragas and compositions of this gharana. PhD in Music, A grade artist of All India Radio, Suhasini Koratkar has received the Sur Mani award of the Sur Singar Sansad. She is frequently invited to perform on the National Radio and Doordarshan national program broacastings. The genuine emotion, and dramatical intensity that she displays in her music have made her famous in India. The quality of her voice is typical of the old classical way of singing (without microphone).