Shubha Mudgal
Shubha Mudgal's musical accomplishments are truly remarkable and today
she is considered by many as one of the most imaginative and versatile
female vocalists of India.
Like most young vocalists, Shubha has received training from many. Born
in Allahabad to a family with rich musical tradition, she began her training
under Ram Ashray Jha, a highly respected composer and a vidwan. She then
received extensive guidance from both Vinay Chandra Maudgalya and Vasan
Thakar. She was fortunate to come under the influence of Pandit Kumar Gandharva
and Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, who gave her understanding of stylistic
techniques. Naina Devi was another stalwart that Shubha turned to for Thumri
and Dadra. What you hear in a concert by Shubha Mudgal today is an aesthetic
blend of musicality and styles of all these masters. It is because of the
qualities that one leaves her concert with memories that last for a long
time.