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Radhika Joshi

Hindustani classical vocalist

Biography

Radhika Joshi is a Indian classical vocalist of the Jaipur Atrauli Gharana. She is a disciple of Pt. Raghunandan Panshikar, a senior student of Gaansaraswati Smt. Kishori Amonkar. She has also studied semi-classical music under Padmavibhushan Smt. Girija Devi ji at the Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata. Radhika is a versatile singer and is one of the few vocalists to have been conferred a grade by the All India Radio in both classical as well as light-classical (Thumri, Dadra, Kajri, Hori, etc) music.

?In addition to her pursuits as a performing artist she is a dedicated teacher and researcher of Indian music. Her passion for introducing classical music to the next generation led her to writing her own book titled 'Phulwari Geeton Ki'. She is also the founder of Jaipur Gunijankhana, an archive that strives to document the music of the Jaipur Atrauli Gharana.

Radhika holds a PHD in Economics from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore and a masters in Economics from Tufts University, Boston but has now decided to pursue a full-time career in music.

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Radhika Joshi-Ray: Raag Todi

Radhika Joshi- Ray Raag Jaunpuri

Raga Ahir Bhairav- Radhika Joshi Ray

Radhika Joshi-Ray: Ahir Bhairav part 2

Beautiful rendition of Raag Yaman - Dr. Radhika Joshi Ray

Dr. Radhika Joshi - Raag Dagori

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Radhika Joshi Ray

Radhika Joshi Performance

Radhika Joshi performance in Concert

Radhika Joshi Perform in event

Career

Previous Concerts

Khayal Gaayan

?25th Sangeet Sankalp, Saptak Ahmedabad (View Online)

?Gayana Sabha, Mysore (View on Facebook)

Sw. Pandit Bundi Maharaj Charitable Society, Benaras (Part 1 and Part 2)

Gandhara Sangeet Sabha, Bangalore

Sursagar, Bangalore

Sangit Kala Mandir, Kolkata

Dewal Club, Kolhapur

Bangalore Art Circle, Bangalore

Indiranagar Sangeet Sabha, Bangalore

Chhandayan Center, New York

Brooklyn Raga Massive, New York

Ustad Abdul Khan Smriti Samiti, Miraj

Swarayan, Pune

Dadar Matunga Cultural Center, Mumbai

Thumri

BenarasKashi Virasat Foundation,

'Rasake Bhare Tore Naina' Tribute to Girija Deviji at Bangalore International Centre

Semi-Classical Music in India, presented at Prabodhankar Thackerey Auditorium, Mumbai

Lecture Demonstrations

IIT Mandi: Introduction to Hindustani Classical Music

Indian Music Experience (IME) Bangalore: Workshop on basic of Hindustani music

Kalmadi Shamrao School, Pune: Workshop on similarities and differences in Hindustani and Carnatic music

Theater

Lead Actor in Naad Ninaad: Theatrical adaptation of Sound of Music in Hindi and Marathi.

Radhika played the role of Maria. Staged in Bangalore and Kolkata. (click here to read a review)

Music Direction for Nagamadala, a play by Shri Girish Karnad, staged at Chowdiah Memorial, Bangalore.

Programs

Radhika Joshi presents Classical and Semi classical vocal recital

Radhika has had the honour of giving many performances in India and abroad (Singapore, USA, Canada, Dubai) and has also served as an examiner for the preliminary level examinations conducted by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in the USA in April 2009. Being a versatile singer, she has also achieved heights in the world of Hindi Film music. Titled as ‘Pune Idol’ for the year 2007, Radhika has also lent her mellifluous voice to several Bollywood films such as Kuch Kuch Hota hai, Dil to Pagal Hai, Chachi 420 and several others. She has participated in popular television programs such as SA RE GA MA PA, Aao Jhomein Gayein, Star Yaar Kalakaar and Yamkeez Mast Mast Show, all hosted by celebrities in India. Radhika has recently completed her Masters in Economics from Tufts University, Boston and is presently working as a Research Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore. She is very passionate about preserving the Indian music tradition and is a keen teacher.