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{{Infobox musical artist<br />
| name = Shripad Hegde<br />
| image = Shripad Hegde.jpg<br />
| caption = Hegde performing in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India.<br />
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| genre = [[Hindustani classical music|Indian classical music]]<br />
| occupation = [[Composer]], [[vocalist]]<br />
| years_active = 1957–present<br />
| notable_instruments = <br />
}}<br />
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'''Pandit Shripad Hegde''' ({{langx|kn| ಶ್ರೀಪಾದ ಹೆಗಡೆ }}) is an Indian music composer and [[Hindustani classical]] vocalist (born 1 January 1957) from Kampli, [[Uttara Kannada District]]. He has been on the staff of [[All India Radio|All India Radio, Dharwad]], since 1987.<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Hedge was born into a family with a background of [[Yakshagana]] heritage, and was attracted to music at a young age. He started training in [[Hindustani music]] in his teens, under [[Pandit Ganapati Bhat]]. In 1982, Hegde moved to [[Dharwad]] to devote himself fully to music. Pt Basavaraj Rajguru, a [[Kirana Gharana]] vocalist, mentored Hedge for a decade.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
Hegde developed his style involving the nuances of both [[Gwalior Gharana]] and Kirana Gharana. Like his mentor, he is eclectic and blends aesthetic subtleties of other singing schools into his style.<br />
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Though [[Khyal]] is his forte, he is equally adept in singing [[Light classical music|light classical]] pieces. His recitals are regularly broadcast from AIR Dharwad. He has featured in the Sunday night concert of AIR.<br />
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Hegde has organised music concerts, including Alladiyakhan Punya Samaroh Mumbai, Karnataka Sangha Mumbai, Deenanath Mangeshkar Punyatithi. Goa, Mugubai Kurdikar Punyatithi Goa, [[Mysore Dasara|Dasara Festival Mysore]], Sitar Ratna Music Festival Dharwad, Art Circle Golden Kubilee conference Hubli, Dharwad Utsav, Kundgol ustav, Purandarotsava Hampi, Hindustani Kalakar Mandali Bengaluru, Rajguru Sangeeta Pratistan Bengaluru, and Puttaraj Gavayi Jayanti Utsav.<br />
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===Composer===<br />
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Hegde is also known for his compositions, such as "Shruti Sanjeevini", "Divya Sannidi", "Prema Sangama", and "Vachana Vaibhava" in light music. He also released classical CDs, ''Parampara'' and ''Rageshri''.<br />
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He received many accolades over the course of his career, including first place at [[All India Radio|AIR]] national level for the composition of "Megha medini", a ''sangeeta rupaka'', and first place at state level for the composition of "Garudamruta".<ref>{{cite web|last=AIR|title=megha medini|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/30/stories/2011063058630200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720004349/http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/30/stories/2011063058630200.htm|url-status=dead|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2011-06-30|archive-date=2011-07-20}}</ref><br />
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===Teacher===<br />
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Hegde followed the noble tradition of teaching and is considered to be a Guru. He gave many workshops and lectures on music through Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya academy.<br />
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==Recognition==<br />
Hegde is the recipient of many honours and awards:<br />
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* Karnataka Kalashri by Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy and Department of Kannada and Culture<br />
* Aryabhata by Aryabhata cultural organisation of Bengaluru<br />
* Ragaratna<br />
* Chandrahasa<br />
* Gaan Govind<br />
* Gaana Gandharva<br />
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== References ==<br />
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=== Sources ===<br />
* {{Cite news|last=Mujumdar|first=Neha|date=2012-06-29|title=Expressive renditions|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/expressive-renditions/article3582499.ece|issn=0971-751X}}<br />
* {{Cite news|date=2007-02-21|title=Sonda to host cultural festival on February 24, 25|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Sonda-to-host-cultural-festival-on-February-24-25/article14723662.ece|issn=0971-751X}}<br />
* [http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/30/stories/2011063058630200.htm]<br />
* [http://www.shripadhegde.com/gallery/media/]<br />
* {{Cite web|title=Learn about Vocal Music {{!}} Get Trending Lessons, Discussions for Vocal Music @UrbanPro|url=https://www.urbanpro.com/vocal-music|access-date=2021-11-28|website=UrbanPro.com|language=en}}<br />
* [http://www.deccanherald.com/content/145056/F]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{official website|http://www.shripadhegde.com/ }}<br />
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[[Category:1957 births]]<br />
[[Category:Hindustani singers]]<br />
[[Category:Kannada people]]<br />
[[Category:People from Uttara Kannada]]<br />
[[Category:20th-century Indian male classical singers]]<br />
[[Category:Kirana gharana]]<br />
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[[Category:Singers from Karnataka]]<br />
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