Vidushi Shashikala Dani ( kn, ವಿದೂಷಿ ಶಶಿಕಲಾ ದಾನಿ, ) is an Indian

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Jaltarang artist. She is one among the few musicians and presently the only

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-graded female exponent of the Jaltarang. She is a multi-instrument artist with concert & teaching experience in Jaltarang,

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and

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. She is also an

-graded

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in the Gamaka genre of Hindustani Light Music.

Biography

Shashikala earned a Bachelor of Arts and settled in

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, where she married Shri Arun Dani, son of journalist T.S.R. Awardee Lt. Shri Surendra Dani. They have a son together, the musician Sugnan Dani. After working at the

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for 33 years, she is now recognized as a notable Jaltarang artist, striving hard to preserve, develop, and promote this unique instrument.

Musical career

Particularly fascinated by

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, she decided to dedicate and develop her classical music career with a focus on this instrument. After much experimentation with the Jaltarang, Shashikala has imbibed both "Gayaki and Tantrakari angs" in her playing style. She is trained in the

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school of Hindustani Classical Music under her father and Guru Pt. D. R. Warang. She has also developed multiple other styles over the years. Her specialty is "Layakari". She is presently involved in mentoring young and passionate musical talents at her institute
Swara Naada Sangeeta Vidyalaya®

Awards and recognitions

Vidushi Shashikala Dani honoured with 'Rani Chennamma' award by Government Of Karnataka - Copy

"Kitturu Rani Chennamma" Award by Government Of Karnataka – 2021 *"Karnataka Kalashri" Award by Government Of Karnataka – 2020 *"B Grade" in Gamaka ( Hindustani Light Music) by

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– 2018 *"B-High Grade" in Jaltarang by

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– 2002 * "Gāyana Gangā" Life-Achievement Award by Padma-Vibhushan Dr.

Gangubai Hangal Gangubai Hangal (5 March 1913 – 21 July 2009) was an Indian singer of the ''khayal'' genre of Hindustani classical music from Karnataka, who was known for her deep and powerful voice. Hangal belonged to the Kirana gharana. Early life G ...

– 2009 *First at National-Level Inter-Bank Music Competition held in

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– 1991 * Selected twice for scholarship by Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy – 1982, 1985

Concerts

* 'International Women's Day' celebration, S.J.M.V.S. Women's College,

– 2020 *At Banker's Colony,

– 2020 *Interview and concert at

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98.3 FM – 2020 *At the prestigious 'Puligere Utsav', Laxmeshwar – 2019 *Krishnaveni Samskrutik Vrund,

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– 2019 * 'Navaratri Utsav' at Ramakrishna-Vivekanand Ashram,

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– 2019 * '40th Sangeeta Sammelana' by Pt. Narasimhalu Vadavati,

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– 2019 * '111th Janmotsav Music Concert', Shanti-Kuteer,

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– 2019 * 'Shivaratri Utsav', Siddharoodh Math,

– 2019 * 'Sangeet Nrutyotsava' by Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy, Chintamani – 2019 * Akhila Bhaarata Kannada Saahitya Sammelana,

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– 2019 * "All-Night Sangeet Mahotsav" by Pt. Vinayak Torvi,

– 2019 * Ustad Rehmat Khan & Pt. V.D. Paluskar Smruti Sohala by Pt. Vinayak Torvi,

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– 2018 * 'Raashtreeya Sangeeta Mahotsava' – National Music Festival,

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– 2018 * At the prestigious 'Kadambotsava',

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– 2018 * 24th Koti Gayatri Japa Yagna, Gayatri Tapobhoomi, Tadas – 2018 * 'Shri Gavisiddeshwar Jatra Mahotsav', Gavi Math,

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– 2018 * 'Swara Namana, Naada Namana' – Sangeeta Samavesha,

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– 2017 * At the prestigious 'Karavali Utsav',

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– 2017 * At the prestigious 'Hampi Utsav',

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– 2017 * Musical event at Brahmakumaris, Mt.Abu,

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– 2017 * 'Navratri Utsav', Ramkrishna Ashram,

– 2017 * Jaltarang – Vocal Jugalbandi with Sugnan Dani by TablaGyan Academy of Music,

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, Bengaluru – 2017 * Jaltarang – Vocal Jugalbandi with Sugnan Dani at Dr. Da. Rā. Bendre Rāshtriya Smārak Trust,

– 2017 *

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Musical Celebration,

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, Hubballi – 2016 * 'Sangeet Mahotsav', Bhandarakavate,

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– 2016 * ' MahāShivratri Utsav',

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– 2016 * 'MahāShivratri Utsav', Gayatri Tapobhoomi,

– 2016 * 'Adamya Chetana Seva Utsav',

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– 2016 * 'Hubballi Kannada Sahitya Sammelan' – 2016 *Jaltarang – Vocal Jugalbandi with Sugnan Dani on '

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', Dr. Da. Rā. Bendre Rāshtriya Smārak Trust,

– 2015 * Shri Manikprabhu Sansthan, Maniknagar – 2014 * Dharwad Utsav,

– 2006, 2014 * '3rd Kannada Sāhitya Sammelan',

- 2014 * 'State Bank of Mysore Centenary Celebrations', Hubballi – 2013 *'79th All-India Kannada Sāhitya Sammelan',

– 2013 *'Women Music Festival', S.J.M.V.S. Women's College,

– 2013 * 'Rare Instrumental Concert', SriRam Kala Vedike,

– 2012 * 'Jaltarang – Violin Jugalbandi' with Vadiraj Nimbargi, Dr.Mallikarjun Mansur Rāshtriya Smarak Trust,

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– 2010 * 'Jaltarang – Sitar Jugalbandi' with Shrinivas Joshi,

and

– 2008 * 'Panchakshari Gavayi Punyatithi',

– 2007 * 'Academy of Performing Arts',

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– 2007 * 'Hubli Arts Circle', Hangal Music Foundation, Hubballi – 2005 * 'Kundagol Music Festival', Kundagol – 1992, 2005

Discography

Vid. Shashikala Dani – Jaltarang Concert – Kurundwad Utsav

Vid. Shashikala Dani – Jaltarang Concert – Karkala Utsav

Vid. Shashikala Dani – The Only AIR & DD Recognised Classical Jaltarang Female Instrumentalist

Jaltarang Instrumental Concert Videos by Vidushi Shashikala Dani

Vid. Shashikala Dani – Jaltarang Concert at Hampi Utsav

Vid. Shashikala Dani – Jaltarang Concert at Karavali Utsav

Vid. Shashikala Dani – Jaltarang Telecast by Doordarshan

Vid. Shashikala Dani – Jaltarang Concert at State Bank Of Mysore

Vid. Shashikala Dani – Jaltarang Concert at Dharwad Utsav

References

External links

Swara Naada Sangeeta Vidyalaya
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