Aditi Kaikini Upadhya

Aditi expertly and dedicatedly continues her family's tradition of generously sharing its secrets with those willing to learn. She frequently gives lecture demonstrations and workshops on Indian classical music to both novices and connoisseurs. Since 1995, Aditi has been regularly called upon to speak for audiences of intellectuals, theoreticians and scientists at Bangalore's National Institute for Advanced Studies. She is also a devoted Guru to a select group of students. Aditi relates easily to children and has conducted hands-on workshops to foster interest among younger people in Hindustani music. She has also taught Hindustani music at the Mallya Aditi International School in Bangalore, another singular aspect to her fascinating and versatile career.

Today, Aditi is an original and vibrantly creative musician. She has performed at prestigious venues and been hosted by reputed presenters in India and abroad, including the National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai; Bhatkhande Sangeet Mahotsav, Mumbai; India International Centre, Delhi; Theatre de la Ville, Paris; Saaz, UK; National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore; Bangalore Sangeet Sabha; Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore; Ganjam Nagappa & Sons, Bangalore; and Dadar Matunga Music Circle, to name a few.

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Aditi is also an able composer, carrying on her Guru's work in pioneering and innovative choral presentations and stage-work. Her brainchild, "Chatur Sujaan Dinarang Ek Parampara," a large-scale choral and theatrical production, tells the fascinating story of her grand Parampara. Her work in theater with M.S. Satyu has been immensely popular and received critical praise. Between the years 2002 and 2006, Aditi was Artistic Director of "Sunaad", a group of eclectic music lovers based in Bangalore. The group specialized in thematic and theatrical choral productions. She led the conceptualization and execution of "Bhavayatra," which relates the stories of Krishna through music, and "Raagkatha," which traces the evolution of music from Vedic periods to modern-day. The group has performed over 15 shows of both productions in Bangalore, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Goa.