Mr. Narasimha Hegde

• Date of birth : 02-09-1957

• Qualification : B. Com., CAIIB

• Learnt flute in hindusthani classical from 1983

• Guruji : Shri Pundalik Shenoy

• Music training for 12 consecutive years

• Programmes :

  • Solo concert in many places in Karnataka

• Artiste :

  • Many programmes aired in AIR

• Total service in music field : 25 years of contribution

Mr. Mahabaleshwar Hegde

Mahabaleshwar Hegde famous as M. G. Hegde has born on June 6 1952, in Maneer, Kumta Taluk from Uttar Kannada District known as the ‘Kashmir of Karnataka’. The nature itself had a musical influence on his childhood but the main influence came from his father Lt. Govind Hegde who was playing Mridanga and also a Yakshagana singer and Mother Ganga who is a folk singer.

After getting his Bachelor Degree in A. V. Baliga Arts and Science College Kumta, he went to Mumbai in search of a good career in 1972. Staying in his sister’s house he joined a tennis ball manufacturing company as production manager. He used his free time to learn music for eight years under Shri Dilip Ghotkar who was a famous harmonium player and vocalist. In 1980 he became a partner in a tennis ball manufacturing company at Ahmedabad. In 1985, returned to his native place Kumta, and started his own tennis ball manufacturing unit “PRASAD PRODUCTS”.

In 1992 he come across a well known flute artist and music director (drama) Mr. Suresh Bhat Kadatoka and learnt flute from him. From1994 he took special guidance from, Dr. Ashok Huggannavar, who is a famous Radio & T.V. Artist & B high grade vocalist. Under his 11 years of guidance he got more knowledge about various Gharanas and learnt how to give stage performances and about playing harmonium with Vocalists. 1995 He opened a music school in Kumta called “NINADA SANGEETA VIDYALAYA ®”. He was the founder & president of this school till 2006, which has given so many great vocalists, flutists and tablists. He got some knowledge about tabla from famous Radio & T V Artist & B High grade Tablist Prof. Gopalkrishna Hegde Kalbag. In his presidency time “NINADA” conducted big music programs yearly where honored great artist mainly Padmabhushana Dr. Gangoobai Hanagal , Pt. Sheshagiri Hangal , Pt. Sangameshwar Gurrav , Pt. Chandrashekhar Puranic Mat, Pt. S. M. Bhat Kattige, Pt. Narayan Pandit , Pt. Parameshwar Hegde Kalbag etc. Many students of “NINADA” participated and won prizes in state and national level competitions. Many have become radio artistes too.

M G Hegde himself is a harmonium artist and accompanied many well known artistes. Also he has performed all over the stage giving flute programs. He wrote many devotional songs which released in a cassette “ Devi Stuti” sung by NINADA team.

He has rendered his service in cultural and spiritual Institutions, Matts, temples etc as a leader, trustee etc. He is a advanced pranic healer and given his valuable services to the people.

Vidwan V. U. Deshpande –
Noted Hindusthani Singer,
Composer & Music Director

Birth Place –
Jamkhandi (Uttar Karnataka)

Music Background from 1953 to 1960 –

• Realistic way of learning music through Guru Mr. Shamachar Joshi of Bagalkot

• Ability to learn madhura bhakthi songs under the guidance of Late mother Kamalabai Deshpande who was renowned Hindusthani vocalist and Father was composer of Kannada Dramas with music.

• Service life history –
  Joined Maharashtra Government as a Engineer and worked in hydal project, trained under Russian and German engineers at Vir project work for J & K., U. P and Assam Government for Hydel generator project.
  
  Finally worked in BHEL and took voluntary retirement to get recognition in music field.

About Music

• Two kannada audio cassettes released.

• Using reasonable opportunity given number of programmes in Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, English in different states.

• At present research on music – ragas effects on human body and concerts in public and private events.

Vidwan Madhusudan B. S.
Vocalist & Violinist - Carnatic Classical Music
Performing Artiste & Tutor

Trained under Mr. Vidwan S. V. Ananth, Vani Institute of Music, Chamarajpet, Bangalore for more than 10 years. Teaching since last five years professionally full time. Already trained more than 250 students.

Associated with many schools and academies of music all over the state.

Performed with various groups, performed solo - vocal and instrumental shows all over India, composed and also directed various fusion music shows. Has performed in all the major T. V. Channels including D. D. 1, D. D. Chandana, Udaya, and radio channels like AIR. Has worked for various light classical projects for audios.

E-mail : saimadhu_bs@yahoo.com
cell : +91 098441 98172

Mr. Madhu and Mrs. Vasuki Madhu

Brinda Madhusudan
W/o: G. K. Madhusudan, B. E. (Civil), PGDIM (IGNOU), M.I.E. (Ind)

Professional Qualification
M.Sc. (Botany)
Carnatic classical vocal (Vidwat)

Professional Experience

• Worked as a temporary lecturer at NMKRV first grade college for women Jayanagar, Bangalore

• Worked as a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, GKVK, Bangalore.

Extra Curricular

• Participated in NCC Republic Day parade at New Delhi, representing Karnataka state.

• Participated in several Music & Essay writing competitions and won prizes.

Music as profession

• Started learning music at the age of seven and a disciple of Vidushi, Late Smt. Jahnavi Jayarprakash, have succesfully completed Senior grade examination in Carnatic classical vocal.

• Have been trained by the Karanataka Sangeetha and Nritya Academy for giving vocal support to Bharathanatyam and Kuchipudi dances and have supported for last ten years, by singing for renowned dance institutions.

• Have given many classical and light music programmes.

• Presently aspiring for the concert planning, under renowned musician and Guru Vidushi, Smt. M. S.Sheela.

IMPORTANT MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

• Performed classical vocal concert at Sri Ramanavami Sangeetothsava, Sri Ramapuram,

• Special concert of Mysore Vasudeva Aacharya compositions, at Smt. Sarojamma memorial endowment concert, at Indian Institute of World culture, Bangalore.

• Performed classical vocal concert at Gayatri mandira, Kengeri satellite town, Bangarlore During Ramanavami, Dasara, and other occasions.

• Composed and Directed the Dance Drama ` Sri Krishna Leelaamrutam ’ for Sri Krishna temple, Shrike, Bangalore on the eve of Sri Krishna Janmaashtami.

• Composed and Directed the dance drama ` Sri Ramayana Darshanam ’ during Ramanavami celebrations, Gayatri mandira, Kengeri Satellite town, Bangalore.

• Performed at Apoorva layout, Sri Venkateshwara temple, Bangalore Dasara Sangeetothsava,

• Peformed at Sri Ganapathi, Venkateshwara, Gayathri temple, Raja Rajeshwarinagar, Bangalore.

• Rendered vocal support to many Bharatanatyam dance performances all over India.

• Special concert of Vijayadaasa compositions performed at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Kengeri, Bangalore.

• Composed and Directed the dance drama `Gokarneshwara Ganapa’, performed during Ganapathi utsavam, Railway layout, Mallathhalli, Bangalore.

• Presented light classical and light music programme at Seetha Ramanjaneya temple at Hassan.

`Lalitha Kalaa Raagini’ award has been conferred by Akhila Karnataka Brahmina Sabha , Gayathri Mandira, Kengeri Satellite town, Bangalore.

Active programme co-ordinator of Rajarajeshwarinagar cultural association, and Bangalore Nagarathnamma Trust at Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bangalore.