Dr. Nanda Patil Sangeet Academy (R)
Dharwad is the cultural capital of north Karnataka. Few other Indian towns have contributed immensely to the field of Hindustani music as Dharwad. The list of musicians which Dharwad has produced is really too big. Great maestros Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur, Pt. Basavaraj Rajaguru, Pt. Bhimasen Joshi, Dr. Gangubai Hanagal and others have represented India outside. Now the name of Dr. Nanda Patil may be added to the list. Poet Nadoj Chennavir Kanavi tells that “Dr Nanda Patil happens to be the transition artist between the old and new traditions of singers.”
Dr Nanda Patil’s husband Dr Mallikarjun Patil is a professor of English in Karnatak University, Dharwad and he is heading the English Department for the third time. He is a bi-lingual writer par excellence. Dr Nanda Patil’s son Shivakumar Patil is a genius in Hindustani music. His sister Ashwini Patil too.
Dr Nanda Patil Sangeeta Academy was registered (at the Sub-register’s office with the Reg No.42) on 10th May 2016. It was inaugurated on 22nd June 2016 at Karnataka Vidyavardhaka (K.V.V.) Sangha, Dharwad. The Hon’ble Member of Parliament Shri Prahlad Joshi inaugurated the academy in the presence of Shri Mallikarjun Mahaswami of Murughamath and Shri Jayamrityunjaya Mahaswami of Panchamasali Peeth, Kudalasangam. Dr Sarvamangala Shankar, the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr Gangubai Hanagal Music and Performing Arts of Mysore and MLA Shri Aravind Bellad were present.
The academy primarily aims at imparting professional training in Hindustani music to the young talented artists.
The academy primarily aims at imparting professional training in Hindustani music to the young talented artists.
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Dr Nanda Patil Sangeeta Academy aims at continuing the age-old gurukul education in fine arts. The artists’ kith and kins, disciples and admirers have initiated the whole phenomenon.
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The Academy aims at establishing a music library and a museum that will help the continuation of music tradition for posterity.
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The Academy aims at running activities like certificate courses, workshops, lectures, concerts, festivals, competitions and symposiums. It will provide fellowships and awards.
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The Academy will record / publish / promote (in the form of CDs, documentaries and translations) the Patils’ music programs / staged shows of plays, workshops, concerts, etc.
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The Academy aims at extending the above activities not only in the field of music, but also in the fields of literature, theatre, painting, sculpture and social programs.
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The Academy’s Objectives:
Our Mission
To preserve the age-old gurukul kind of education in literature and performing arts so that our value-laden tradition in art and culture shall continue for posterity.
Our Vision
To make it a centre for excellence in literature and performing arts, with a special focus on Hindustani music.
