Pt. Venkatesh Kumar Raag Hameer - 2/3

Pt. Venkatesh Kumar performed in Bengalooru on 4-Dec-07 as a part of Airtel Bengalooru Habba. He is accompanied on the Tabla by Sri Ravindra Yavagal and on the Harmonium by Sri. Vyas Murthy Katti.

About the artist (Source: http://www.itcsra.org)

Born and brought up in a a rural ambience in the hamlet of Lakshmipura in Karnataka, Venkateshkumar was strongly influenced by his father, a renowned folk artiste. Later, under the tutelage of Pandit Puttaraja Gawai, who was impressed by his genuine dedication to music, he effectively inherited all the nuances of the Gwalior gharana. Venkateshkumar is a versatile singer with a mellifluous and vibrant voice, rich in tradition, deep in devotion and dexterous in bhava.

An `A` grade artiste of All India Radio since 1988, he has featured in its National programme of music. He has also performed in major music concerts of the country and has been conferred with titles such as Swara Sree, Sangeet Sudhakara and Sangeet Ratna by established cultural organisations. Venkateshkumar is a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award and has to his credit many audio cassettes and a CD of devotional songs. Presently, he is on the faculty at Music College, Dharwad University and has authored the text book prescribed for the Music Examination conducted by the Govt. of Karnataka.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Hindustani
• Music
• Indian
• Classical
• Raag
• Hameer
• VenkateshKumar
• Airtel
• Bengalooru
• Habba

[sanjanakaushik06]

My Music Guru Niranjan Sir, a desciple of Pt. Venkatesh Sir has taught the same Bandeesh to me . Venkatesh Sir's voice is "Wah Re Wah" types. Alongwith this , he has also sung this Raag beautifully, & marvellously.

[sanjanakaushik06]

Awesome! Rendering Bandeesh, voice of Venkatesh Sir . Nothing left to speak.

[rxmenon]

This is a fantastic rendition!!!!! I'm learning this bandish now and couldn't have stumbled upon this gem at a better time. I love it. Thanks so much for uploading.

[ribandarcho]

This performance has the feel of 24 ckt solid gold. Powerful voice and very convincing performance, attributes that were cherished by the vocalists of the past. They worked really hard to reach that level. So true that it sounds like Pt. Paluskar is singing.

[tankbund]

Wonderful. has the makings of a great singer. Reminds me of some of the Masters. Great voice and style.

[1961sk]

Great!!!!!!

I wish to meet him some time. I am Staying in the US.

[bethells86]

Love his version of Hameer, never heard him before, has he many recordings?

[Harimegumi]

He's my favorite vocalist. I will never forget the night when I listened to him for the first time at ITC in Kolkata.....I just love everything of his presentation. He's really really pure and wonderful.

[sursugam]

Very engaging style....

[sitariya]

Excellent singing. Sounds like great D V Paluskar.