Ajit Kadkade (born 11 January 1951) is a devotional singer in Goa and Maharashtra, India. He learnt Hindustani classical music from the famous singer Jitendra Abhisheki. Kadkade specializes in singing Marathi devotional songs (bhajans), abhangs, Natya Sangeet and Hindustani classical music.
Early life
Ajit Kadkade was born in Bicholim, Portuguese Goa on 11 January 1951 to Sadanand and Prema Kadkade. From a young age, Ajit showed a deep interest in singing and music. At the age of twelve, he began learning the harmonium under the guidance of the famous Goan musician, the late Sakharambapu Barve. Due to his natural talent for melody and rhythm (Sur-Taal), he started mastering the nuances of classical music through the harmonium. Later, he continued his vocal training under Shripadbua Madye in Bicholim.
^ Barve, Ramesh Sakharam (1999). Halarnkar, Tanaji (ed.). Konkani Vishwakosh Konkani Encyclopaedia (in Goan Konkani). Vol. 1. Goa: Goa University. p. 360 – via Wikisource.
