Shripad Hegde
Pandit Shripad Hegde () is an Indian music composer and Hindustani classical vocalist (born on 1 January 1957) from Kampli, Uttara Kannada District. He has been on the staff of All India Radio, Dharwad, since 1987. Early life. Hedge was born into a family with a background of Yakshagana heritage, and was attracted to music at a young age. He started training in Hindustani music in his teens, under Pandit Ganapati Bhat. In 1982, Hegde moved to Dharwad to devote himself fully to music. Pt Basavaraj Rajguru, a Kirana Gharana vocalist, mentored Hedge for a decade. Career. Hegde developed  his style involving the nuances of both Gwalior Gharana and Kirana Gharana. Like his mentor, he is eclectic and blends aesthetic subtleties of other singing schools into his style. Though Khyal is his forte, he is equally adept in singing light classical pieces. His recitals are regularly broadcast from AIR Dharwad. He has featured in the Sunday night concert of AIR. Hegde has organised music concerts, including Alladiyakhan Punya Samaroh Mumbai, Karnataka Sangha Mumbai, Deenath Mangeshkar Punyatithi. Goa, Mugubai Kurdikar Punyatithi Goa, Dasara Festival Mysore, Sitar Ratna Music Festival Dharwad, Art Circle Golden Kubilee conference Hubli, Dharwad Utsav, Kundgol ustav , Purandarotsava Hampi, Hindustani Kalakar Mandali Bengaluru, Rajguru Sangeeta Pratistan Bengaluru, and Puttaraj Gavayi Jayanti Utsav. Composer. Hegde is also known for his compositions, such as "Shruti Sanjeevini", "Divya Sannidi", "Prema Sangama", and "Vachana Vaibhava" in light music. He also released classical CDs, "Parampara" and "Rageshri". He received many accolades over the course of his career, including first place at AIR national level for the composition of "Megha medini", a "sangeeta rupaka", and first place at state level for the composition of "Garudamruta". Teacher. Hegde followed the noble tradition of teaching and is considered to be a Guru. He gave many  workshops and lectures on music through Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya academy. Recognition. Hegde is the recipient of many honours and awards: