Shubha Mudgal

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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 la long time.