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Pt. M. Venkatesh Kumar is an Indian classical vocalist. He is Born in Lakshmipura in the Dharwad region of northern Karnataka. He is renowned for his husk, vibrant classical singing style, He is also popular in singing Dasara Padas & Devotional songs. He learnt Hindustani vocal in the Gwalior and Kirana gharana styles under the Veerashaiva saint and Hindustani musician, Puttaraj Gawai. He blends these styles effortlessly in his presentations, though he admits to influences beyond these gharanas.


Raag Jog is an immensely popular and versatile post-sunset raag in contemporary music. The raag now enjoys considerable popularity also in the semi-classical and light genres. It has acquired its significance in the latter half of the last century. The raag bears a close resemblance to raag Nat of the Carnatic system of Music. It belongs to the Khamaj Thaat (Parent scale) of Hindustani Classical music, and is a hyper-pentatonic raag.


This baithak was held at the initiative of Ved Gupta as a part of bazm e Khas foundation live concerts.

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