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Shri Dattatreya Velankar (Disciple of Pt. Vinayak Torvi)
Shri Dattatreya Velankar (Disciple of Pt. Vinayak Torvi) with Meghashyam on Tabla and Ravi Torvi on the Harmonium
Born into a family of Keertanakaras, Shri Dattatreya Velankar has inherited a unique lineage from his parents, Sri. Lakshmandas Velankar and Smt. Meera Lakshmandas. Inspired by his parents, Dattatreya took up Harikatha at a tender age and made his mark as a child prodigy. During his early schooling at the Ramakrishna Balakashrama in Mangalore, Swami Jitakamanandaji and Sri. Achyutadasji encouraged Dattatreya to seek guidance in Hindustani classical music under the renowned maestro, Pt. Vinayak Torvi. For the last 20 years, Dattatreya has pursued rigorous training under Pt. Vinayak Torvi, who has blessed Dattatreya with Ganda Bandan Deeksha. Dattatreya has authored a book titled 'Sangeet Mala' outlining the basics of Hindustani classical music.
Meghashyam hails from a cultured and educated family who are connoisseurs of music. He is from Mattur, a cultural centre again where Sanskrit is largely spoken to make it known as 'Samskrita Grama'. His father Mattur Lakshmikeshava has been an inspiring and dedicated teacher and an exponent of Karnataka Music. He has been conferred with the prestigious Rajyotsava award for guiding hundreds of students in classical as well as light music. Meghashyam whose in-born talent for music was identified early received guidance from his father for his talent to blossom. Meghashyam's musical training includes Initial training at the tender age of 6 from Pt. Vishwanath Nakod. Later from Pt. Udayaraj Karpur and Pt. Ravindra Yavagal. At present under the legendary maestro Pt. Anindo Chatterjee. Meghashyam also learnt the complex rhythmic patterns on the Mridangam from Vid. Arjun Kumar.
Ravi Torvi, a very talented harmonium player, hails from musical family from Dharwad, Karnat aka. He learnt the nuances of of harmonium playing from his uncle a Gwalior gharana maestro, Pt. Vinayak Torvi. He has accompanied sereval well known vocalists such as Pt. Vinayak Torvi, Pt. Ajay Pohankar, Pt. Parmeshwar Hegde and others. Ravi is a software engineer and a resident of Nashua, NH.
Date: 06/27/2014
Location: The Hall, 125 Prospect Street, Framingham MA
Time: 8:00 pm
Cost: $20.00, Students and Tarana Workshop attendee - $10.00
Email: events@learnquest.org
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