Padma Talwalkar has acquired training in Khayal Gayaki in three main styles or Gharanas, Gwalior, Kirana and Jaipur. Today she leads a new generation of vocalists in an era when the distinction between Gharanas is not as marked as in earlier years because of an environment that fosters the cross-fertilization of ideas from different Gharanas. Her music represents a unique blend of the best of various Gharanas, embellished with her own touch. Padma Talwalkar was initiated into Hindustani classical music by Pandit Gangadhar Pimpalkhare Read more on Last.fm