I was born into a traditional Hindu family devoted to Shree Ganesh, where spirituality and daily life flowed together naturally. My childhood was shaped by the sacred atmosphere of morning and evening prayers, lovingly sung by my mother, which planted the first seeds of melody and devotion within me.
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My father, a naturally gifted artist, expressed his talents as a director, actor, and singer in local musical theatre. Through him, I inherited a deep reverence for art, storytelling, and music as a way of life rather than a profession.
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I grew up in Sanguem, Goa, at the confluence of two rivers — a place imbued with natural beauty and spiritual harmony. This environment nurtured silence, listening, and an intuitive connection with sound.
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Through my father’s stories and personal experiences with Pandit Khaprumama Parvatkar, I was introduced at an early age to the depth, discipline, and soul of the Indian classical tradition.
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My journey into Hindustani classical singing as a performing artist is rooted in my parents’ devotion to art, culture, and the timeless values of Indian tradition — values that continue to guide my music and my life.
My Music Masters
I remain deeply grateful to the two masters who accepted me as their student. Their guidance, care, and affection, combined with rigorous and disciplined grooming, shaped me into a performer of Hindustani classical music.
Galaxy of Goan artiste
Pandit Khaprumama Parvatkar
Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar
Mogubai Kurdika
Kesarbai Kerkar
Kishori Amonkar
Pandit Govindrao Agni
Shobha Gurtu
Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki
Music tells a Story...
It carries the power to transport us beyond time and place. Pandit Shivkumar’s voice invites you into that journey, regardless of your culture or your relationship with music. This is more than Indian music—it is an invitation to reconnect with the essence of love and joy that lives deep within.
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Rooted in the heart and nurtured since childhood, this musical treasure has been cultivated with devotion and shared across the world. Through every note, Pandit Shivkumar offers not a performance, but an experience of inner connection.
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About.
Pandit Shivkumar
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Is an internationally acclaimed Hindustani classical vocalist from Goa, India, whose artistry bridges the ancient spiritual traditions of Indian music with contemporary global audiences. Recently programmed by the prestigious Théâtre de la Ville, Paris, he invites listeners on a profound journey into the heart of India’s rich cultural, musical, and spiritual heritage.
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Endowed with a mesmerizing voice and a deeply expressive musical language, Pandit Shivkumar’s performances reveal the essence of Raga — not merely as sound, but as living consciousness. His music reflects the vast diversity of India’s inner landscapes, awakening emotion, silence, and awareness beyond cultural boundaries.
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Trained rigorously in the traditional Guru–Shishya Parampara, Pandit Shivkumar carries forward the purity, depth, and transformative power of this ancient lineage. Through his music, he conveys universal values of peace, love, and inner harmony, making classical Indian music accessible and meaningful to audiences worldwide.
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Regularly invited by leading festivals and cultural institutions across France and Europe, his dedication and authenticity have naturally established him as a significant presence on the European world music stage. He is the first artist from Goa to live and transmit Hindustani classical music in Paris, the international capital of arts, where his commitment to sharing Indian music has been warmly embraced — particularly by younger generations.
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Drawing from decades of performance and teaching experience, Pandit Shivkumar has developed a unique pedagogical approach that integrates musical discipline with inner awareness. His work unfolds through private lessons, masterclasses, concerts, conferences, workshops, and retreats, offering students and seekers a deep and authentic engagement with Indian music.
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His School of Indian Music in Paris provides European students with a rare opportunity to form a genuine bond with Indian culture and its classical traditions. His teaching is highly regarded by musicians and music lovers alike for its clarity, depth, and spiritual grounding.
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Beyond performance and education, his workshops and retreats support individuals seeking greater harmony between body and mind through Yogic practices and Sound Meditation, where music becomes a path toward inner balance and transformation.
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European audiences have shown particular appreciation for his innovative projects such as “Raga – The Immortal Melodies” and the multidisciplinary stage production “Spectacle Bharatam.”
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Pandit Shivkumar has performed in prestigious theaters and festivals across France, Switzerland, Italy (Rome and Milan), Romania, the Netherlands, and other European countries, as well as in all major Indian metropolitan citiesand South Africa.
Today, Pandit Shivkumar stands as a true ambassador of Indian music and culture, devoted to the promotion of Raga music in Europe. He embodies, in the most vibrant and living form, the 150-year-old musical tradition of Goa, carrying its excellence, depth, and spiritual essence onto the global stage.
