Shruti Sadolikar's Indian (Hindustani) classical music - vocal: The great vocalist Alladiya Khan (1855-1946) was also a composer who created a serene, balanced and intricate vocal style (gayaki), which he taught in all its particulars to his sons and a number of dedicated disciples.

Representing a younger generation of khyal singers, Shruti Sadolikar-Katkar received her inintial training from her father who was also a disciple of Alladiya Khan and his son, Bhurji Khan. In 1968, Shruti continued her studies with Gulubai Jasdanwala, a musician with a vast repertoire of Khyal compositions (bandishes) in the Alladiya Khan tradition. To broaden her knowledge, she has received guidance from Azizuddin Khan, the grandson of Alladiya Khan. She is accompanied in this recording by Anindo Chatterjee on Tabla and Anand Krishna Kunte on Sarangi. Kamaljit Kaur accompanies on the Tambouras.