Ragamala Lights (Afternoon) Khayal Vocal Recital by Priya Purushothaman

Priya Purushothaman is a Hindustani classical vocalist based in Mumbai, India. She specializes in the style of the Agra gharana, characterized by its robustness, vibrancy, and playfulness. She is a disciple of Vidushi Aditi Kaikini Upadhya and Pandit Sudhindra Bhaumik, and receives guidance from Smt Shashikala Kaikini. She has also had the opportunity to study under the late stalwart Pandit Dinkar Kaikini - a musician who belonged to a rich lineage of inquiry, scholarship, composition, and performance. Read more about the artist HERE

Vivek Datar will be playing the Harmonium. Vivek Datar received initial training from Late Pt. Vinayakrao Kale, a vocalist from the Gwalior Gharana. He has been a Harmonium accompanist for over 20 years, and has accompanied several well known artists such as Pandita Veena Sahasrabuddhe, Pt. Madhav Gudi, and Pandita Laxmishankar.

On the Tabla will be Vikas Yendluri who began his training at the age of 5 under Sri Arshad Syed, and has continued training under Ustad Zakir Hussain. In addition to his work as a soloist, Vikas has accompanied some of the greatest masters of Indian classical music, including Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Ustad Shahid Parvez, and Pandit Rajeev Taranath.