Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi

Dhrupad-Dhamar Vocalist

Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi is an Indian Dhrupad-Dhamar singer and established his position as an outstanding Singer, Guru, Composer, and Writer in the country as well as in abroad.

About

Vinod Kumar Dwivedi (born 10 May 1961) is an Indian classical vocalist in the Dhrupad-Dhamar genre of Hindustani classical music.

Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi has carved a fame for himself as one of the leading dhrupaddhamar exponent of the country. He established his position as a outstanding Singer, Guru,
Composer and Writer in the country as well as abroad. He has been honored by countless
prestigious awards for his powerful and excellent vocal recital in all over the country and as
well as abroad.

Awards & Honours

International Awards :

Sangeet Nad Yogi by Srilanka on jan.10,2010

• Dhrupad maestro award by Saaj Rang Sangeet Abu dhabi

• Guest of honour by Indian Embassy UAE 2019

•Kala Vibushan Samman, Srilanka 09 Feb. 2011

• SWAR Bhaskar Award , Colombo

• Sangeet Vachaspati samman , Kandy

  • South Asia Gaurav Samman , 2023
Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi receiving Central Sangeet Natak Academy Award 2023 from President of India SMT Draupadi Murmu

National Awards :

  • Central Sangeet Natak Academy Award 2023 (the highest Indian recognition given to
    individuals in the field of performing arts, which is bestowed by the honorable President of India for
    his outstanding contribution in the field of Hindustani vocal Music.
  • Manad Shree Samman by Honorable President of India Shree Ram Nath Kovind ji
  • U.p. Sangeet Natak academy award , 2006
  • Sangeet Manishi Samman at All India music festival NewDelhi
  • Life Time Achievement Award By Dhrupad Dham Trust ,Jaipur in association with West Zone Cultural Center 2020
  • Kala Ratna Samman Sangam Kala Group 17 aug 2018
  • Kautubh Samman Almora 10 Feb 2018
  • Dhrupad Kala Ratna Samman by IIIt Gwalior on 24 feb 2018
  • Dhrupad Dhamar Bhushan by Shri Mamadev Akhil Bhartiya sangeet Sammelan Pipraundha Hamirpur on 1 Dec. 2006 
  • Panchal Gandharva Samman bySanskar Bharti, Farrukhabad 17 Dec. 2011 
  • Dhupad Kala Martand by Sangeet Ashram Jaipur 16 April 2012 
  • Sangeet Shiromani by Akhil Bhartiya sangeet Samaroh, Satna 
  • Swargiya Surendra Chandra Awasthi Samman on 4 Nov 2015

Gurukul

Located in Kanpur, the Dhrupad Kendra Kanpur and Ranjana Devi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya is a traditional Gurukul where students delve into the rich heritage of Indian Classical Music under the guidance of Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi and his son, Shri Ayush Dwivedi. Following the age-old Guru Shishya Parampara, students receive personalized attention, enabling them to not only master musical skills but also explore the deeper philosophical aspects of life as taught by their mentors. Till now around 1200 students have been trained from this gurukul in online and offline methods under Guru Shishya Parampara from this gurukul.

Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi and Shri Ayush Dwivedi have been training Indian Classical Music to numerous students across world coming from various musical genres background , including Indian classical and Bollywood music. Their influence extends to those recognized by national platforms like Akashwani and Doordarshan. Many of their students have gone on to become performers, educators, and scholars, contributing to the cultural landscape of universities, colleges, and schools.

Beyond accolades and achievements, Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi’s commitment to music education is evident in his outreach efforts. He provides free music lessons to approximately 160 financially disadvantaged students living in slum areas, embodying the transformative power of music in uplifting lives

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Ayush Dwivedi

Ayush Dwivedi is a prominent and active young performer of the Dhrupad-Dhamar genre of Hindustani Vocal music in the country. He is a dedicated son and disciple of Pt. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi. Gifted with a pleasing voice and a deep sensibility for musical notes, Ayush has showcased his talent at numerous music festivals worldwide, including the Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, Tansen Samaroh, SangeetShri Festival USA, Balgandharva Sangeet Samaroh, and the All India Music Festival, among others. Recognized as an approved All India Radio and Doordarshan B high-grade artist, he has also contributed his vocals to various movies, albums, and applications. Not only has Ayush been captivating audiences with his performances, but he has also been sharing his knowledge and passion for his art form with students in different countries, such as Japan, UAE, Spain, and the United States. Impressively, Ayush gave his first public performance at the age of six. He considers himself fortunate to have received the blessings of his spiritual guru, Sant Shiromani Shobhan Sarkar ji. Additionally, Ayush is a recipient of the National Young Artist Scholarship and the CCRT’s Cultural Talent Scholarship. His outstanding contributions and dedication have garnered him numerous prestigious awards, including the Sangeet Bhushan, Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival Award, Yuva Dhrupad Kalashree, and the Bhartiya Yuva Jan Gaurav Samman. Ayush has completed his Sangeet Praveen and Masters in Hindustani Music, achieving the top position in his entire university. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD in music while actively performing Dhrupad vocals worldwide.