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Gundecha Brothers | |
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 Gundecha Brothers (2012). Left to right: youngest brother Akhilesh Gundecha (Pakhawaj), younger brother Ramakant Gundecha (Vocal), elder brother Umakant Gundecha (Vocal) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Ujjain, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music,Dagar vani |
| Occupation | ClassicalVocalist |
| Years active | 1985 – present |
| Labels | His Master's Voice, Music Today |
| Website | Official site |
TheGundecha Brothers are Indian classical singers of thedhrupad genre of theDagar vani. From 1985 to 2019 the duo consisted of brothers Umakant Gundecha and Ramakant Gundecha and were awarded thePadma Shri for art for 2012.[1] Following the death of Ramakant Gundecha in 2019, his son Anant began to perform with Umakant in the Gundechabandhu.[2]
They studied at the local Madhav Music College.[citation needed] Umakant has a post-graduate degree in music and economics and the younger Ramakant in music and commerce.[citation needed]
They moved toBhopal in 1981 for training in Dhrupad music underZia Fariduddin Dagar and his brotherZia Mohiuddin Dagar. Both gurus were second cousins of the two major Dhrupad forces in the second half of the 20th century; two duos known as the senior Dagar Brothers (Nasir Moinuddin &Nasir Aminuddin) and the junior Dagar Brothers (Nasir Zahiruddin & Nasir Faiyazuddin) respectively.
Ramakant Gundecha died in Bhopal on 8 November 2019 from a heart attack at the age of 57. He was married and had a son.[3] He was cremated on 9 November 2019 in Bhopal.[3]
After training for four years, they performed in public for the first time in May 1985, at theUttaradhikar dance and music festival in Bhopal. They have worked to expand the dhrupad repertoire by incorporating texts byHindi poets such asTulsidas,Padmakar andNirala.
The Gundecha Brothers also sing the Dhrupad compositions of India's senior Kathak exponent Mahamahopadhyay Dr. PanditPuru Dadheech, in particular, his famous Shankar Pralayankar composition.[4]
They have set up a Dhrupad institute outside Bhopal where they teach students from all over the world. They run a music school in the Dhrupad tradition, according to theguru-shishya style of teaching that is prevalent in India for teaching of the arts.[5]
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They have recorded many cassettes and CDs byHis Master's Voice, Music Today, Rhythm House,IPPNW Concerts Berlin, Navras and Audio Rec London. They have also sung for many television channels in India and have been broadcast on British, U.S., German and French Radio as well. As well as being an integral part of all of India's prestigious music festivals, the brothers have also performed at many important international music festivals and institutions in Europe, U.S.A., Australia, Singapore, Bangladesh, U.A.E. and Hong Kong.
They have received M.P. Govt. Scholarship from 1981 to 1985, National Fellowship from 1987 to '89, Ustad Allauddin Khan Fellowship in 1993, Sanskriti Award in 1994 and Kumar Gandharva Award in 1998 by Govt. of Madhaya Pradesh and Dagar Gharana Award by Mewar Foundation in 2001.[citation needed]
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On 4 September 2020, a student of Dhrupad Sansthan (training school run by Gundecha brothers) accused the late Ramakant Gundecha and Akhilesh Gundecha of sexual abuse. Following this event, several more students came forward with their allegations of abuse in discussions with the media.[6][7][8][9] The school announced Akhilesh Gundecha would be stepping down while the accusations were investigated by the internal committee.[10][11]
As part of an internal probe conducted by the institution, an ICC was constituted to investigate the allegations. The ICC passed adverse recommendations against Akhilesh Gundecha. Among many other recommendations, it advised reconstitution of the institute's board of trustees to include a majority of non-family members,as well as penalties on the institute, disciplinary action and measures for reparation.[12]
The Gundecha Brothers approached the Madhya Pradesh high court challenging the ICC report and recommendations.[13]
In response,12 women filed an intervening application in support of the ICC.[14]
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Rhythm House (MCs):
Music Today (MCs and CDs)
His Master's Voice (MCs and CDs)Naad Sugandh
Raga – Bihag, Night Melody- RagaIPPNW – CONCERTS, Germany −1995
Raga – Komal Rishabh AsawariSense world Music, UK – 2003
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