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Playback singer Mahesh Kale brings 'Abhangwari' tour to US, Europe
A San Francisco-based, Pune-born vocalist, Kale’s international tour will celebrate devotional songs, or abhangs, dedicated to Lord Vitthal.
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Mahesh Kale / Courtesy Photo
Indian classical vocalist Mahesh Kale is set to embark on a highly anticipated international tour in March and May. The tour titled, ‘Abhangwari’, will celebrate the rich tradition of abhangs — devotional songs dedicated to Lord Vitthal from Maharashtra, India.
The tour will kick off in Europe on Mar. 22, with performances in Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Amsterdam, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Stockholm.
In May, Kale will take ‘Abhangwari’ to North America, gracing audiences in major cities such as Houston, San Antonio, Toronto, New Jersey, Chicago, Calgary, Vancouver, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.
The tour will continue in India during June and July, with performances in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Indore, Baroda, Surat, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
As a disciple of Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, Mahesh Kale blends traditional and modern styles, making classical music more accessible. He has collaborated with renowned artists like Zakir Hussain, Trilok Gurtu, Stanley Jordan, Aruna Sairam, Sivamani, Pedro Eustache, and George Brooks. Kale has also given lectures at institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, TEDx, and the Commonwealth Club to promote Indian classical music.
Kale has been a key performer at the Stanford Jazz Festival, where he and saxophonist George Brooks created the Indian Jazz Journey, blending Indian classical music with jazz.
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Mahesh Kale performing at the concert / Courtesy PhotoKale is a National Award-winning vocalist based in San Francisco and has played a pivotal role in bringing Indian classical and devotional music to global audiences. He won the Best Playback Singer award at the 63rd National Film Awards for his performance of ‘Aruni Kirani’ in the Marathi film ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusli’.
His efforts to preserve and promote Indian classical music extend beyond performance; he founded the Mahesh Kale School of Music (MKSM), which educates students across 15 countries. Originally established in the San Francisco Bay Area, MKSM expanded online in 2020, allowing students from all over the world to join.
He has also founded the Indian Classical Music and Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at nurturing and celebrating this art form by exposing global audiences to its richness and supporting its sustainment through various charitable initiatives.
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