PT DR RAM DESHPANDE

Pt. Dr. Ram Deshpande is a renowned vocalist of present generation and an artist of commendable talent. Under the able guidance of Pt. Yashwantbua Joshi and Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, he has risen to great heights as vocalist of the traditional Gwalior and Jaipur gharanas. He has received guidance in respect to Agra gharana from Pt. Babanrao Haldankar and ‘Bhatkhande Parampara’ from Pt. Yashwant Mahale.

He acquired the post graduate degree in music from Nagar University with a gold medal. His doctoral thesis on ‘Mishra Ragas’ (Combination Ragas) was completed under the able guidance of Pt. V. R. Athavle. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya has selected him as a guide for completing doctoral thesis. Pt. Dr. Ram Deshpande has a sonorous and seasoned voice and has several ornamentations like gamak, behlao, meend etc at his command. Moreover, he has a good command of rhythm and large variety of trans. He has a large repertoire of popular as well as rare ragas.