Hindustani classical vocal with Vd Kasturi Atrawalkar in Melbourne, 10th March 2018

Vd Kasturi Datar Atrawalkar is a classical vocalist with an exceptional talent inherited from the Gwalior-Kirana Gharana.

Her clear, beautiful voice and intelligent artistry bring colorful interpretations with a wide range.

Her keen sense in grasping musical nuances was experienced in her family with rich musical heritage. Since her early childhood, Kasturi had enriched guidance from her mother Smt. Suvarna Datar, an All India Radio vocalist of Gwalior Gharana.

Kasturi is a disciple of Pt. Vinayak Torvi, the great maestro of Gwalior Kirana Gharana from Bangalore. She is rigorously perusing the Gharana Gayaki from her guruji who has nurtured India’s rich heritage of Hindustani Classical Music. During her pursuit of acquiring the best of Gharana Gayaki, Kasturi got an opportunity to learn the intricacy of Gwalior Gharana from late Pt. Balasaheb Poonchwale – a Doyen of Gwalior Gharana.