Sangeethaamsha and ICC West are delighted to welcome you to an extraordinary evening of Indian Classical Music, featuring five distinguished artists who will transport you through the rich traditions and sublime artistry of Hindustani classical music.

About the Artists

Smt Anupama Bhagwat Acclaimed sitar virtuoso Anupama Bhagwat is one of the leading disciples of Pandit Bimalendu Mukherjee from the prestigious Imdadkhani Gharana. Her style masterfully combines scintillating fast taans, meditative alaap, and brilliant melodic fluency while staying true to classical tradition. She holds a Master's degree from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya and has been honored with the title "Surmani" by Sur Sringar Sansad, Bombay. With global performances since 1995, she has graced prestigious venues including London's SouthBank Center, MIT, Berkeley, Paris's Musée Guimet, and major Indian festivals like Doverlane Music Conference and Saptak.

Smt Shubhangi Sakhalkar Master vocalist Shubhangi Sakhalkar began her Hindustani classical journey at age 14, training under renowned teachers Sri Kunda Vaishampayan, Dr. Prabha Atre, and Vid Padma Talwalkar. She earned her Master's degree in Music from Mumbai's SNDT University, ranking first in her class. With over 30 years of study and performance experience, she describes Hindustani classical music as deeply spiritual and transformative, calling her practice a form of worship.

Sri Satish Tare Tabla maestro Satish Tare began learning at age 5 from his father, Late Shri Madhav Tare, a disciple of legendary Ustad Amir Hussein Khan. He received rigorous 15-year training from Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar in Mumbai and guidance from Pt. Vibhav Nageshkar while earning his Music Diploma. Currently, he studies under world-renowned Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri in California. Satish has consistently performed as both soloist and accompanist across the USA and notably won first place in percussion at the 1989 South Central Zone Cultural Festival.

Sri Vivek Datar Harmonium artist Vivek Datar learned solo and accompaniment techniques from Gwalior Gharana vocalist Pt. Vinayakrao Kale and currently studies with Vidushi Seema Shirodkar. Known for his keen interest in tuning theory, he co-created a unique changeable-reed harmonium with Mumbai's Hinge Brothers. Based in the Bay Area, Vivek has accompanied numerous noted artists while maintaining an active teaching practice.

Sri Amod Dandawate Tabla virtuoso Amod Dandawate specializes in the Farrukhabad style, initially trained by his father Dr. Vasantrao Dandawate, a disciple of Ustad Amir Hussain Khan. He received further guidance from Shafaat Khan and studied with Ustad Zakir Hussain before becoming a disciple of Pt. Samir Chatterjee since 2001. Beyond his musical achievements as both soloist and accompanist, Amod holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and maintains a busy performance schedule from his base in New Jersey.

About Sangeethaamsha

During the pandemic, Classical musicians in India were hit hard because the two primary opportunities to make money (live events and teaching) were banned. For an art form that thrives in small groups, COVID was particularly devastating.

Initially started by a small group of volunteers, who raised money and paid artists in India to hold virtual Zoom concerts for a small audience in the US. Encouraged by feedback from the local community, a small group of volunteers formally incorporated Sangeethaamsha as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2022.

Our goal now is to nurture, teach, produce, or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media, or performing arts, with particular intent to promote the rich heritage of the Classical Hindustani music to the young members of the community as well as the mainstream population in the U.S. Founded and operated by a group of volunteers from Silicon Valley, CA and the greater San Francisco area,

Our performances are typically organized in the “Baithak” style, which provides an intimate exchange of experience between the artist and the audience.

This style elevates appreciation of the music, accelerates learning, and importantly, helps interpret the artist’s musical expression. We also hold free workshops and invite visiting guests, teachers, and artists to perform in intimate venues.

Fall 2025 Concert - an evening of Classical Indian Music

Featuring Anupama Bhagwat, Shubhangi Sakhalkar, Satish Tare, Vivek Datar, Amod Dandawate • Ancient Traditions • Timeless Artistry