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Neela Bhagwat and
Saint poet Kabir Have become synonymous terms over the past five years. Neela Bhagwat who is recognized as one of the most authentic voices of Hindustani music has established herself as a leading exponent of the Gwalior style of singing which specializes not only in the Khayal form but also in
other related forms like the thumri ,the tappa, the ashtapadi, the tarana and the khayalnuma. A thorough grounding in this rich tradition at the hands of revered
gurus like Pt. Sharadchandra Arolkar and Pt. Jal Balaporia activated Neela Bhagwat's creative faculty. It is her constant search for new avenues of innovative expression which led her to the saint
poet Kabir. |
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Name:
Ms. Neela Bhagwat Address:
4/13 Shah bldg., Bhagat Road, Kataria Road, Mahim, Bombay, 400016, India Tel: 009122 4308935, Fax: 009122 4362373 E-Mail: neelab@iname.com , b_neela@hotmail.com Educational Qualifications M. A. in Marathi and Sanskrit, M. A. Sociology from the University of Bombay |
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Musical Training Under Shri G. T. Tilak of Jaipur style. Under Pt. Shartchandra Arolkar and Pt. Jal Balaporia of Gwalior. Style. Work In Other Arts Dance: Training in Kathak Style of dance under Guru Lachchu Maharaj Theatre :Played the main role in 'Suno JanantneJaya' directed by Pt. Satyadey Dube Wriling : Translated: "The Encyclopedia of Social work In India" from English into Marathi. Published a book of poems in Marathi "Tihai". Wrote a Monograph Pt. Krishnarao Shankar Pandit, published by Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad in Hindi and by Popular Prakashan, Bombay, in English Professional Experience as a musician Major Public Concerts : Have been performing since 1979 with concerts in Bombay, Pune, Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Madras, Bangalore, Trivendram, Delhi, Hydrabad, Jaipur, Gwalior and Bhopal and other cities of India. Creative Experiments : Worked and presented "Samantar"?a comparative program of Hindustani and Carnatic music in collaboration with the Karnatic singer Ms. Aruna Sayeeram Kabir, a concert presentation of the poetry of the great Indian Bhakti saint Meera a concert presentation of the poetry of the great Indian Bhakti saint Marathi Khayal a concert presentation of Khayal compositions in Marathi Sahajobai a concert presentation of the compositions of Sahajobai Music Recording Releases Audiocassette: 'Voice of Tradition' of classical music released by Swallow Music, Calcutta Compact disc of classical music by Saydisc, London Audiocassette 'Colours of Khayal' of classical music released by N A Classicals, Bombay Compact disc by released by Macara, Paris Audiocassette and CD on Kabir released by NA Classicals and BMG, Crescendo Bombay?Vol. 1 and 11 Audiocassette of songs of Sahajobai for Osho Ashram Audiocassette of songs of Meera by released by NA Classicals and Crescendo Media Radio Regular performances on All India Radio Television Performed on DoorDarshan, Star Plus and Music Asia. Filor, video and audio-?visuals Singing for films Khayal Gatha directed by Kumar Shahni which has won several National and International awards Lasyw directed by Anoop Singh In the name of God directed by Anand Patwardhan which has won several National and International awards Wild Blue directed by Thierry Knauff, Belgium. Janmadinam directed by Suma Josson which has won several National and International awards Scoring music Film Beyond 7hese Works, a one hour film on the great Khayal musician Pt. Sharatchandra Arolkar. Worked on the script and musical content Video Scored music for the following videos Communalism Brown Sugar Identity Ab Gussa Nahi lIai Mutthibhar Chawal Painter Gaitonde Anavrita. Audio visuals: Worked on the scripts and scores music for audio-visual programs for. Astha, Bombay, UNICEF and Apana Laya Educational and Academic work: Teaching: Taught 'Sociology of Music' in the SNDT University and the 'History of Music' at the University of Bombay. Conducted workshops in music for children and adults and special courses for women. Conducted workshops on Voice Culture for students of music as well as theater Participation in seminars: Participated in Seminars on the following themes 'Development of an Art form, Art Education, cultural Aesthetics', 'Criticism in contemporary arts', 'Cultural Dimension of National Movement', 'Tradition and modernity in Music'. Awards and Honors and Work abroad: Recipient of a Fellowship of the Ministry of Human Resources and Development Govt. of India. o concert tour to Europe and U.K. in October, November 1997 o Visit to Pakistan for a convention organized directed by PIPFP1) in November 1998. Concert tours of Europe in March 99 and November 99 A concert tour of United Kingdom in Nov.' 99. Languages : English, Marathi, Hindi, Sanskrit and a working knowledge of French. |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE ARTIST AT neelabhagwat@yahoo.com |
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Many classical singers have sung Kabir bhajans
before. In Neela Bhagwat's hands they do not remain mere bhajans. Instead, they turn into compositions invested with new meaning, a vehicle for conveying eternally relevant ideas. Neela Bhagwat employs the idiom of the Gwalior style with its purity of ragas for composing tunes which she sings in her euphonious voice. It is her ability to portray the emotion of Kabir's poems with unusual fervour and intensity which has enthralled audiences all over India as well as Europe. Her performance of Kabir songs was enthusiastically welcomed by Germans in particular. Her programme of
Kabir. Compositions at prestigious venues like the N.C.P.A., Y.B.Chavan Centre, Bharat Bhavan and Raj
Bhavan in Bhopal have drawn a warm response.