Hindustani vocal music
Akhil
Jobanputra
Associate Faculty of SIMA · Director of Kalāvāṇī Institute · President of ICMSV
Akhil Jobanputra is a student, performer, educator, and curator of Indian classical music.
He began his musical journey at the age of three, learning from teachers across different gharanas and traditions. Since 2017, he has received intensive training under Dr. Pandit Arun Dravid and Pandit Arijit Mahalanabis.
Featured as one of CBC’s “30 Under 30” Canadian classical musicians in 2024, Akhil practices Dhrupad, Khayal, and Thumri. His music is informed by a diverse range of stylistic disciplines, artists, and lineages.
His repertoire encompasses rare and familiar traditional compositions alongside contemporary creations, including his own. He has performed across Canada, the United States, India, and the United Kingdom.
As an educator, Akhil teaches through the Kalāvāṇī Institute. At twelve, he founded the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver, through which he has curated initiatives increasing awareness, accessibility, and education around Indian classical music.
