Ustad Amir Khan Music Festival 2023, by Intonation Foundation
Morning Session | Kanika Pandey | vocals
Accompanied by Prashant Phatak on harmonium and Shripad Torvi on tabla

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Kanika Pandey is a performing artist with a prolific imagination, an educator with a clear vision and dedication, and a passionate being with deep desire to give back to the community. Born in a music loving and musically dedicated family in Jaipur (India), Kanika was initiated into music by her father Pt. S. S. Pandey, who is an accomplished sangeet guru himself, thus music was an integral part of her growing up years.

After receiving a solid foundation in music from her father, in 1995, Kanika began her taleem (training) under the tutelage of the finest maestros, Padma Vibhushan Pts. Rajan and Sajan Mishra of Banaras gharana, learning the subtle nuances and stylistic techniques of the art form.

Prashant Phatak

Prashant Phatak is a self taught harmonium player. He has accompanied many artists such as Shrimati Shubhangi Sakhalkar over the past 20 years. He is currently learning Hindustani vocal from Shrimati Sakhalkar.

Shripad Torvi

Shripad Torvi was introduced to Tabla in early childhood by his uncle, vocalist Pt. Vinayak Torvi. His formal education began after coming to the US, where he learned from Shri. Abhinay Padhye for about 5 years. Shripad has accompanied many artists locally and visiting artists from India. He has been continuing his tabla lessons from Tabla Maestro Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri for the last 5 years. Shripad has accompanied artists at the Ustad Amir Khan Music Festival since it was founded.