Mukund Dev

I had been learning and performing Dhrupad under the guidance of Padma Shri Gundecha Brothers , worlds most renowned exponents of Dhrupad today from Dagar Gharana. He received his formal education in Hindustani music from Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Bhubaneshwar. During this time, he received personal guidance and advanced training from Guru Shri Bijayananda Nayak (Gwalior Gharana) . After his B. Mus., he moved to Mumbai University to complete his M. Mus. and spent 3 years with the world renowned Guru, Rasadas Pt. Arun Kashalkar (Agra Gharana). Mukund has had the opportunity to demonstrate his unique musical versatility by blending a variety of musical styles including Dhrupad, Agra Gharana and Gwalior Gharana. Born in a family with strong musical background, Mukund was introduced to music at a very tender age; He received his initial musical education in the Kirtan style of music from his father, renowned Kirtankar and Khol (Bengali folk) Vadak, Late Shri Hem Chandra Sahoo. In his childhood, He also learnt classical from Shri Jhadeshwar Senapati, Shri Sunrendra Maiti and Shri Ramesh Maiti.