Ashvini Modak

An immensely talented vocalist of Kirana gharana with a melodious and tuneful voice, Ashvini is known predominantly for her command over rhythm and  sizeable repertoire common as well as rare ragas. Endowed with a voice capable of expressing intensity and emotion together, enhanced with her striking diction, Ashvini likes to explore new dimensions in music Her aesthetic approach to the lyrical content and keen sensitivity towards he emotive aspects of a composition give her performance a universal appeal.

Apart from classical singing, she has equally mastered semi classical genres like thumri, , dadra bhajan etc. Her performances are marked by her command over both rhythm and melody.

Ashvini is born in an artiste's family. She was introduced to music by her mother Smt Latika Vyaghrambare who herself is an accomplished
classical vocalist. Her grandfather, late PG.Sukhatme was also a stage artist in the Marathi theatre. 

Thereafter Ashvini received training from the renowned Sitar maestro Pandit Bimlendu Mukherjee of  Imdadkhani Gharana for several years. Later she was privileged to receive advance training from internationally known vocalist Padmavibhushan Dr. Prabha Atre of Kirana Gharana Over two decades.

Ashvini is a 'B High' grade artist of All India Radio (AIR) Pune she has also been selected for empanelment in the "ICCR's Reference Panel of Artistes". She has
received the Junior Research Fellowship from CCRT Govt Of India for Hindustani classical vocal music.

Ashivini has performed in various prestigious music
festivals all over the country and abroad, which have been appreciated by knowledgeable listeners and music critics