Ashvini Modak
An immensely talented vocalist of Kirana gharana with a melodious and tuneful voice, Ashvini is known predominantly for her command over rhythm and for her sizeable repertoire of common as well as rare ragas. Endowed with a voice capable of expressing intensity and emotion together, enhanced with her striking diction, Ashvini likes to explore new dimensions in music. Her aesthetic approach to the lyrical content and keen sensitivity towards the emotive aspects of a composition give her performance a universal appeal. Apart from classical singing, she has equally mastered semi classical genres like thumri, , dadra, bhajan etc. Her performances are marked by her command over both rhythm and melody.
Ashvini is born in an artiste's family. She was introduced to music by her mother Smt. Latika V.Vyaghrambare who herself is an accomplished classical vocalist. Her grandfather, late P.G.Sukhatme was also a stage artist in the Marathi theatre.
Thereafter Ashvini received training from the renowned sitar maestro Pandit Bimlendu Mukherjee of the Imdadkhani Gharana for several years. Later she was privileged to receive advance training from internationally known vocalist Padmavibhushan Dr Prabha Atre of Kirana Gharana. Over two decades, Ashvini has been learning the advanced techniques of the Kirana gharana under her guidance.
Ashvini is a ‘B High’ grade artist of All India Radio (AIR) Pune. She has also been selected for empanelment in the “ICCR’s Reference Panel of Artistes”. She has received the Junior Research Fellowship from CCRT Govt. Of India for Hindustani classical vocal music. Ashivini has performed in various prestigious music festivals all over the country and abroad, which have been appreciated by knowledgeable listeners and music critics.
Today Ashvini is recognized as one of the top vocalists of her generation and also as one of the torch-bearers of ‘Kirana Gharana
Prestigious Concerts
Jitendra Abhisheki Mahotsav, Pune
Ustad Abdul Karim Khan Punyatithi Mahotsav, Miraj
AMRITPRABHA organized by Dr.Prabha Atre Foundation
Vedic Heritage, New York
Deval Club, Kolhapur
N.C.P.A., Mumbai
Pu.La.Deshpande Foundation Gaanvardhan, Pune
Pulotsav, Pune
Swar Malhar Baithak, Belgaon
Kundgol Sangeetotsava, Kundgol
Horizon Series, Mumbai
Gharana Festival, Delhi
Trafo House Of Music,Hungary Europe
Navanagar Music Festival,Hubli,
Kalabharati,Karnataka Sangha, Mumbai,
Naadbrahma Sangeet Sabha, Mysore
Sankalpa,Walsad, Jaipur
Chakradhar Samaroh, Raigarh
Naad Nirajanam, Tirupati
Jangli Maharaj Mahotsav, Pune
Swar Vilas, Vadodara
Diwali Pahat , Pune
Appa Jalgaonkar Smriti Samaroha, Pune
Pawas Prasang organized by Chattisgarh Govt.Raipur
Ranga Swar Yeshwantrao Chavan Pratishthan Lalit Kala Kendra, Mumbai
Shri Shanmukhananda shriramyuva kalakar utsav in Collaboration with S.R.A.
Sangeet Pratibha festival of young musicians, conducted by Sangeet Natak Akadami Delhi
Awards
*Pt.Jitendra Abhisheki Yuva Gayak Puraskar by Tarangini Pratishthan and Apla Parisar, Pune
*Gaurav Padak, Pune Muncipal Corporation, Pune
*Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar Brihan Maharashtra Mandal, New Delhi
*T.D.Janorikar Puraskar by Ganwardhan, Pune
*Lt. Sitaram Dixit Puraskar by Ganvardhan, Pune
*"SURMANI" Award Mumbai
*Swar Mitra Sanmaan, Bhalai
*Akhil Bhartiya Maharshi award winner, New Delhi
*Swar Vihar Sanmaan, Bhilai
Contact
Email : ashvinimodak15@gmail.com