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Aniket Khandekar – Vocal

Vocalist Aniket Khandekar is a well-established name in the world of music. Born into a family of musicians, Aniket began his musical training over 25 years ago with the keyboard, before recognizing his true called to be singing. He has learned Indian classical vocal from his grandmother, late Smt. Leela Vilasrao Khandekar, grandfather, late Shri Vilasrao Khandekar (Kirana gharana), his violinist father, Shri Sudhir Khandekar and Shri Krishnakant Parikh (Mewati gharana).

In his singing, compositions and teaching, Aniket blends the best of different styles of classical music. While he experiments with music, he never compromises on the authenticity or rules of a raag. As a teacher at Khandekars Voice Culture Academy, he trains students in classical and light classical vocal music and passes on the belief that no musician is bigger that music itself. Aniket has many years of experience on stage and has performed all over India.

As a vocalist in the world fusion group Taan, Aniket plays the largest role in exploring and improvising on Indian ragas and establishing the concept of melody.

2010: 05/12
CATEGORY: Rhythm Riders Artists
Vocal - Aniket Khandekar
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Starting 2010 with a Memorable Performance

Set along a lake alit with floating candles, Rhythm Riders started the new year with a wonderful performance on a beautiful plot away from the city. The audience came with high expectations of the performance, knowing only that they were in for something very different and they were not disappointed.

Tabla Ecstasy started off the evening with their powerful drumming. Tabla players Rushi Vakil, Kaumil Shah, Sahil Patel and Rahul Shrimali impressed all with their synchronization and complexity of rhythmic patterns and tabla compositions. The audience had many Indian classical music listeners and they appreciated the contemporary style of presentation and commended Pandit Divyang for his unique work.

Following a brief break, Rhythm Riders took the stage again with a different mood and feel with world fusion group Taan. Led by composer and keyboardist Rushi Vakil, the group started off with its newly updated track Om Namah Shivaya, which has become even more powerful with the addition of recitation of the Shiv Taandav. Other tracks performed included Megh (a mix of Rajasthan folk and R&B), which had the audience clapping and dancing as Sahil Shah and Kaumil Shah played folk rhythms on the dholak and tabla; and Goan Kurry (Goan folk and Irish music), which was the first time many audience members heard Irish fiddling.

At the end of the show, many could not believe how quickly time had passed. “We had intended to leave a bit early as we had early morning commitments, but could not move from our seat,” was the comment from many listeners.