Omkar Dadarkar’s khayal style is receiving growing plaudits across the world. He first learned from his parents, then from a vast range of gurus including his aunt Manik Verma, Dr. Ram Deshpande, Pandit Yashwanthbua Joshi, Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, Girija Devi, and Shrinivas 'Khale Kaka' Khale.
A period of study as an ITC Sangeet Research Academy scholar further sharpened his control, and his performance career goes from strength to strength with a growing resumé of awards. He blends the analytical with the soulful, bringing traditional Gwalior khayal to new global audiences each year.
"Hindustani Classical Music is not just for entertainment, but in search of the divine"
Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical music to stir, thrill, and inspire. Explore our YouTube channel, or subscribe to the Darbar Concert Hall to watch extended festival performances, talk and documentaries in pristine HD and UHD quality.
Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande’s khayal vocal style draws on her PhD in Biochemistry as well as the traditions of her...
read more
Kaivalya Kumar Gurav is a leading young Kirana gharana vocalist. His family have long been immersed in the tradition...
read more
Shashwati Mandal upholds the finest aspects of the Gwalior gharana, the oldest surviving style of khayal singing. She...
read moreDownload our app and watch on the go
New exclusive releases every month
Watch anytime, anywhere
Free for 3 days. Cancel anytime.
Pay £9.95/month
Keep up to date with the latest news, events, music and musings across our social channels
For hundreds more clips and shorts, vist our YT page here
Be the first to hear before events go on sale. Get the latest news and articles from Darbar