Hindustani vocal music · Hatha Yog
Utkarsha
Kale
Faculty of Kalāvāṇī · Associate Faculty of SIMA
Utkarsha Kale is a Vancouver-based Hindustani vocalist and Hatha Yog practitioner.
A native of Pune, India, her relationship with music began as a childhood hobby before evolving into an inseparable bond. Balancing a career in technology, she sees music as a medium to explore human emotion, cultivate attentive listening, and carry this timeless art forward.
Her artistic journey of over two decades is shaped by a confluence of teachings from her revered Gurus. Introduced to music by Smt. Varsha Nene, she developed a strong foundation in Khayal under Smt. Asavari Aserkar, earning a Sangeet Visharad, and immersed herself in the Gwalior gayaki under Pt. Vijay Koparkar. Following her move to Canada in 2019, she continued this lineage with Smt. Aparna Gurav, whose teachings on listening, Riyaaz, aesthetics, and performance continue to resonate in her singing. Since 2022, she has trained under Pt. Arijit Mahalanabis, expanding her exploration into Dhrupad, Agra gayaki, and semi-classical forms. She also holds a diploma in Natyasangeet.
Her performance journey spans North America and India, from formal stages to intimate drawing-room concerts. While she enjoys sharing her music as a performer, Utkarsha has discovered joy in teaching. Through NaadSaptak and YogSaptak, she brings together her love for music and Yog, creating spaces where students can learn the depth, beauty, and simplicity of these classical traditions.
