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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name           = Vidushi Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande
| name             = Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande
| image           = Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Performing at Rajarani Music Festival-2016, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India (09).JPG
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| caption         = Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Performing at Rajarani Music Festival-2016, [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]]
| caption         = Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Performing at Rajarani Music Festival-2016, [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]]
| image_size     = 250px
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| birth_name     = Ashwini Govind Bhide
| birth_name       = Ashwini Govind Bhide
| Also known as   =
| Also known as   =  
| birth_date     = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|10|7}}
| birth_date       = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1960|10|7}}
| death_date     =
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| origin         = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
| origin           = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
| Gharana        = [[Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana]]
| instrument       = [[Vocals]]
| instrument     = [[Vocals]]
| genre           = [[Khayal]], [[Bhajans]], [[Thumris]]
| genre           = [[Khayal]], [[Bhajans]], [[Thumris]]
| occupation       = [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani classical vocalist]]
| occupation     = [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani classical vocalist]]
| years_active     = 1980–present
| years_active   = 1980–present
| label           =  
| label           =
| website         = http://www.ashwinibhide.in
| associated_acts =
| website         = http://www.ashwinibhide.in
}}
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'''Vidushi Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande''' (born 7 October 1960) is a [[Hindustani classical music]] [[vocalist]] from Mumbai. She belongs to the [[Jaipur-Atrauli gharana]] tradition.
'''Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande''' (born 7 October 1960) is a [[Hindustani classical music]] [[vocalist]] from Mumbai. She belongs to the [[Jaipur-Atrauli gharana]] tradition.


==Early life and training==
==Early life and education==
Born in [[Mumbai]] into a family with strong musical traditions, Ashwini started her early classical training under the guidance of Narayanrao Datar. She then completed her Sangeet Visharad from the [[Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]]. Since then, she has been learning music in the [[Jaipur-Atrauli gharana|Jaipur-Atrauli style]] from her mother Manik Bhide. Ashwini also received guidance from Ratnakar Pai until his death in 2009.
{{BLP unsourced section|date=February 2022}}
Born in [[Mumbai]] into a family with strong musical tradition, Ashwini started classical training under Narayanrao Datar, the elder brother of violinist [[D. K. Datar]]. She then completed her Sangeet Visharad from the [[Gandharva Mahavidyalaya]]. Since then, she has been learning music in the [[Jaipur-Atrauli gharana|Jaipur-Atrauli style]] from her mother Manik Bhide, a disciple of [[Kishori Amonkar|Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar]]. Ashwini also received guidance from Ratnakar Pai until his death in 2009.


===Education===
Bhide-Deshpande holds a [[Master's degree]] in [[Microbiology]] and earned a [[PhD|doctorate]] in [[Biochemistry]] from [[Bhabha Atomic Research Centre]], a Sangeet Visharad from the [[Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal|Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai.]] She has also been the recipient of an honorary [[D.Lit.]] from [[ITM University (Gwalior)]].
Bhide-Deshpande holds a [[Masters degree]] in [[Microbiology]] and earned a [[PhD|doctorate]] in [[Biochemistry]] from [[Bhabha Atomic Research Centre]], a Sangeet Visharad from the [[Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal]] and a [[Masters degree]] in music.{{cn|date=December 2018}}


==Performing career==
==Performing career==
It was not until she completed her [[PhD|doctorate]] that Ashwini even considered a professional career in music. Her 'Jasrangi Jugalbandi concerts' with [[Sanjeev Abhyankar]] received a mixed response from the audience.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/%E2%80%98One-should-not-take-liberty-in-the-name-of-novelty%E2%80%99/article16442870.ece|title= 'One should not take liberty in the name of novelty'|date= December 11, 2016|work= [[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande has performed at prestigious venues all over the world including the [[Aga Khan Museum]] in Toronto, Canada in 2019 for the Raag-Mala Music Society of Toronto.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashwini Bhide Deshpande at the Aga Khan Museum (April 27, 2019)|url=http://agakhanmuseum.org/programs/ashwini-bhide-deshpande|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Aga Khan Museum|language=en}}</ref>
Bhide-Deshpande has performed at venues including the [[Aga Khan Museum]] in Toronto, Canada in 2019 for the Raag-Mala Music Society of Toronto.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ashwini Bhide Deshpande at the Aga Khan Museum (April 27, 2019)|url=http://agakhanmuseum.org/programs/ashwini-bhide-deshpande|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Aga Khan Museum|language=en}}</ref>


===Musical style===
Bhide-Deshpande has an understanding of [[Bandish]] and [[Musical form|bandish-composition]] and has created many of her own bandishes, which she has published in her book, ''Raag Rachananjali'' (2004). A sequel titled "Ragarachananjali 2", containing 98 more bandishes (compositions) was published in 2010. She is also known for her setting of bhajans, especially those of [[Kabir]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070727/asp/northeast/story_8107005.asp|title=An innovative evening raga|date=27 July 2007|newspaper=The Telegraph}}</ref>
Because of her influences from the Jaipur-Atrauli, Mewati and Patiala gharanas, Ashwini has created her own musical style. She holds a strong command over the three primary [[octaves|saptaks]].


===Composer===
{{blockquote|''Ashwini Bhide is not only a music scholar but is also blessed with a beautiful voice. I have personally known Ashwini since her early teens and it makes me so happy to see her blossom into such a wonderful Khayal singer. She has earned the reputation of being one of the top young artists of India... Having learnt many old compositions, she has been able to retain the spirit of the tradition through the dialects she has used as well as pay attention to the subject matter!''|
Bhide-Deshpande has an intimate understanding of [[Bandish]] and [[Musical form|bandish-composition]] and has created many of her own bandishes, which she has published in her book, ''Raag Rachananjali'' (2004). A sequel titled "Ragarachananjali 2", containing 98 more bandishes (compositions) was published in 2010. She is also known for her setting of bhajans, especially those of [[Kabir]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070727/asp/northeast/story_8107005.asp|title=An innovative evening raga|date=27 July 2007|newspaper=The Telegraph}}</ref>
 
{{quote|''Ashwini Bhide is not only a music scholar but is also blessed with a beautiful voice. I have personally known Ashwini since her early teens and it makes me so happy to see her blossom into such a wonderful Khayal singer. She has earned the reputation of being one of the top young artists of India... Having learnt many old compositions, she has been able to retain the spirit of the tradition through the dialects she has used as well as pay attention to the subject matter!''|
[[Ravi Shankar]]<ref>{{Citation|last =Bhide-Deshpande |first =Ashwini |title =Raga Rachananjali|isbn =81-7434-296-6 |publisher =Raj Hans Prakashath |pages = Preamble |year =2004}}</ref>}}
[[Ravi Shankar]]<ref>{{Citation|last =Bhide-Deshpande |first =Ashwini |title =Raga Rachananjali|isbn =81-7434-296-6 |publisher =Raj Hans Prakashath |pages = Preamble |year =2004}}</ref>}}


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* ''Sandhya'' (Sense World Music; 2006) - Raag Bageshri, Bhajan
* ''Sandhya'' (Sense World Music; 2006) - Raag Bageshri, Bhajan
* ''Soordas'' (Self-published; 2009) - Bhajans
* ''Soordas'' (Self-published; 2009) - Bhajans
* ''Unmesh'' (Self-published; 2010) - Raagas Vibhavati, Puriya Dhanashri, Raag Patdeep, Raag Manikauns<ref>http://www.ashwinibhide.in/index_files/published.htm</ref>
* ''Unmesh'' (Self-published; 2010) - Raagas Vibhavati, Puriya Dhanashri, Raag Patdeep, Raag Manikauns<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ashwinibhide.in/index_files/published.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 February 2011 |archive-date=20 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120110219/http://ashwinibhide.in/index_files/published.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* ''Ragarachananjali 2'' (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2010) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
* ''Ragarachananjali 2'' (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2010) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
* ''Arghyam'' (East Meets West; 2013) - Utsav Janasanmodini, Utsav Bairagi Todi, Utsav Nandadhwani, Utsav Utsav Charukauns, Utsav Pancham se Gara
* ''Arghyam'' (East Meets West; 2013) - Utsav Janasanmodini, Utsav Bairagi Todi, Utsav Nandadhwani, Utsav Charukauns, Utsav Pancham se Gara


==Publications==
==Publications==
* ''Ragarachananjali'' (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2004) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
* ''Ragarachananjali'' (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2004) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
* ''Ragarachananjali 2'' (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2010) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
* ''Ragarachananjali 2'' (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2010) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
* ''Madam Curie - मादाम क्युरी'' (2015) - [[Marathi language|Marathi]] translation of [[Eve Curie|Eve Curie's]] biography of [[Marie Curie]].<ref>https://www.mid-day.com/articles/book-on-physicist-marie-curie-now-translated-in-marathi/16175193</ref>
* ''Madam Curie - मादाम क्युरी'' (2015) - [[Marathi language|Marathi]] translation of [[Eve Curie|Eve Curie's]] biography of [[Marie Curie]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/book-on-physicist-marie-curie-now-translated-in-marathi/16175193 | title=Book on physicist Marie Curie now translated in Marathi | date=30 April 2015 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Hindustani singers]]
[[Category:Hindustani singers]]
[[Category:Singers from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Singers from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Indian female classical singers]]
[[Category:Indian women classical singers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian singers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian singers]]
[[Category:Women Hindustani musicians]]
[[Category:Women Hindustani musicians]]

Revision as of 21:44, 24 June 2022

Not to be confused with Ashwini Bhide.

Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande
Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Performing at Rajarani Music Festival-2016, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Performing at Rajarani Music Festival-2016, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Background information
Birth nameAshwini Govind Bhide
Born (1960-10-07) 7 October 1960 (age 65)
OriginMumbai, India
GenresKhayal, Bhajans, Thumris
Occupation(s)Hindustani classical vocalist
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1980–present
Websitehttp://www.ashwinibhide.in

Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande (born 7 October 1960) is a Hindustani classical music vocalist from Mumbai. She belongs to the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana tradition.

Early life and education

Born in Mumbai into a family with strong musical tradition, Ashwini started classical training under Narayanrao Datar, the elder brother of violinist D. K. Datar. She then completed her Sangeet Visharad from the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Since then, she has been learning music in the Jaipur-Atrauli style from her mother Manik Bhide, a disciple of Gaansaraswati Kishori Amonkar. Ashwini also received guidance from Ratnakar Pai until his death in 2009.

Bhide-Deshpande holds a Master's degree in Microbiology and earned a doctorate in Biochemistry from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, a Sangeet Visharad from the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai. She has also been the recipient of an honorary D.Lit. from ITM University (Gwalior).

Performing career

Bhide-Deshpande has performed at venues including the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada in 2019 for the Raag-Mala Music Society of Toronto.[1]

Bhide-Deshpande has an understanding of Bandish and bandish-composition and has created many of her own bandishes, which she has published in her book, Raag Rachananjali (2004). A sequel titled "Ragarachananjali 2", containing 98 more bandishes (compositions) was published in 2010. She is also known for her setting of bhajans, especially those of Kabir.[2]

Ashwini Bhide is not only a music scholar but is also blessed with a beautiful voice. I have personally known Ashwini since her early teens and it makes me so happy to see her blossom into such a wonderful Khayal singer. She has earned the reputation of being one of the top young artists of India... Having learnt many old compositions, she has been able to retain the spirit of the tradition through the dialects she has used as well as pay attention to the subject matter!

— Ravi Shankar[3]

Discography

  • Introducing Ashwini Bhide (HMV; 1985) - Raag Yaman, Raag Tilak Kamod, Bhajan
  • Rhythm House Classics (Rhythm House; 1987) - Raag Puriya Dhanashri, Raag Bhoop, Bhajan
  • Ashwini Bhide Sings (HMV; 1988) - Raag Kedar, Raag Khambavati, Raag Bhoop Nat
  • Live for Femina (Rhythm House; 1989) - Raag Nand, Raag Bageshri
  • Morning Ragas Vol. 1 (Rhythm House; 1990) - Raag Lalit, Raag Vibhas
  • Morning Ragas Vol. 2 (Rhythm House; 1990) - Raag Todi, Raag Kabir Bhairav, Raag Sukhiya Bilawal
  • Bhaktimala: Ganesh Vol. 2 (Music Today; 1991) - "Jehi Sumirat Siddhi Hoi," "Jai Shri Shankar Sut Ganesh," "Jai Ganesh Gananath," "Ganapat Vighna Harana"
  • Bhaktimala: Shakti Vol. 2 (Music Today; 1991) - "Jwalatkoti Balark," "Tero Chakar Kare Pukar," "Jai Jai Jai Giriraj Kishori," "Main Dharu Tiharo Dhyan"
  • Bhaktimala: Krishna Vol. 2 (Music Today;1991) - "Madhurashtakam," "Mhari Surta Suhagan," "Kaisi Hori Machaiyi," "Sundar Badan Sukh," "Ka Karoon Na Mane"
  • Bhaktimala: Namastotram, Ganesh (Music Today;1991) - Bhajans
  • Young Masters (Music Today; 1992) - Raag Bhimpalas, Raag Shuddha Kalyan
  • Raag Rang Vol. 1 (Alurkar; 1996) - Raag Bihag, Raag Bhinna Shadaj, Bhajan
  • Raag Rang Vol. 2 (Alurkar; 1996) - Raag Madhuwanti, Raag Jhinjhoti, Raag Jog, Raag Nayaki Kanada
  • Pandharpuricha Nila (Sagarika; 1998) - Abhangs
  • Women Through the Ages (Navras Records; 1998) - Raag Ahir Bhairav, Raag Jaunpuri, Bhajan
  • Krishna (Ninaad Music; 1999) - Raag Jaijaiwanti, Raag Vachaspati, Raag Megh Malhar, Jhoola, Bhajan
  • Anandacha Kand (Megh Music; 2000) - Abhangs
  • Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Vol. 1 (Alurkar; 2000) - Raag Bilaskhani Todi, Raag Gujri Todi, Raag Nat Bhairav
  • Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Vol. 2 (Alurkar; 2000) - Raag Rageshri, Raag Durga, Raag Yaman
  • Golden Raaga Collection (Times Music; 2000) - Raag Multani, Raag Gaud Malhar, Bhajan
  • Swar Utsav (Music Today; 2002) - Raag Jhinjhoti, Raag Nayaki Kanada
  • Navagraha Puja (Sony Music; 2002) - Bhajans
  • Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande - Vocal (India Archive Music; 2003) - Raag Bageshri, Raag Kedar, Bhajan
  • Roop Pahata Lochani (Self-published; 2004) - Abhangs
  • Ragarachananjali (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2004) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
  • Kari Badariya (Self-published; 2005) - Raagas Abhogi and Prateeksha, Jhoola, Dadra
  • Sandhya (Sense World Music; 2006) - Raag Bageshri, Bhajan
  • Soordas (Self-published; 2009) - Bhajans
  • Unmesh (Self-published; 2010) - Raagas Vibhavati, Puriya Dhanashri, Raag Patdeep, Raag Manikauns[4]
  • Ragarachananjali 2 (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2010) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
  • Arghyam (East Meets West; 2013) - Utsav Janasanmodini, Utsav Bairagi Todi, Utsav Nandadhwani, Utsav Charukauns, Utsav Pancham se Gara

Publications

  • Ragarachananjali (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2004) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
  • Ragarachananjali 2 (Rajhansa Prakashan; 2010) - Book and CD of self composed bandishes
  • Madam Curie - मादाम क्युरी (2015) - Marathi translation of Eve Curie's biography of Marie Curie.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Ashwini Bhide Deshpande at the Aga Khan Museum (April 27, 2019)". Aga Khan Museum. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "An innovative evening raga". The Telegraph. 27 July 2007.
  3. ↑ Bhide-Deshpande, Ashwini (2004), Raga Rachananjali, Raj Hans Prakashath, pp. Preamble, ISBN 81-7434-296-6
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ↑ "Book on physicist Marie Curie now translated in Marathi". 30 April 2015.

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