International Academy of Indian Music (I AIM)

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Vidwan and Guru Dr. Shiv Kumar Bhat is a multi talented musician, teacher, vedic scholar, and composer. Shivkumar is one of the senior disciples of Sangeetha Kalanidhi Shri Neyveli Santhanagopalan. Having been raised in a family of Vedic scholars in Karnataka, Shri Shiv Kumar Bhat breathes the essence of our spiritual heritage with which our arts are closely entwined. Shiv Kumar has also been trained under Sangeetha Kalanidhi Padmabhushan Shri B. Rajam Iyer, where he has learned many unique compositions such as Rama Nataka Kritis, rare Dikshitar compositions, and Tiruppavais. As a performer, Shri Shivkumar Bhat has performed concerts in many Sabhas, organizations and festivals across India and the USA. His concerts were also featured in Margazhi Music season in Chennai. He is a graded artist of the All India Radio. In addition to being a coveted Carnatic music Guru with students in the USA and India, he is an ardent Harikatha exponent who views Carnatic music as a means to spiritual identity. His melodious voice, and unique style of Harikatha presentations are as thought-providing as they are humorous, informative, and enrapturing! Shivkumar’s Harikathas are well known to be thorough with modern and logical thoughts, yet highlighting the values and greatness of our scriptures and epics, which imparts a promising bridge for youngsters of Indian origin connect back to their roots. As a teacher, Shivkumar has trained numerous students and his students perform concerts regularly. Many of his students have imbibed his mellifluous voice that can travel through three octaves effortlessly. Shivkumar is fluent in many languages. In 2014, he received a Ph.D in Sanskrit from the University of Mysore. Pt Shivkumar is a house-hold name for several families of Indian origin in the Great lakes area and Bay Area, where he has contributed to the community well being through his services as a musician, teacher and Vedic Guru.