D V Kane

D V Kane is an Hindustani classical vocalist. Known for contributions to Hindustani classical music, performance, teaching, and repertoire building.

While in Pune and Mumbai, Kanebuwa performed across various platforms along with contemporaries, such as Pt. Gajananbuwa Joshi, Pt. Ram Marathe, Smt. Manik Varma, Pt. Neelkanthbuwa Abhyankar and Pt. Yashwantbuwa Joshi. As a classical vocalist, he always stressed on correct pronunciation of notes and phrases, the authenticity of each Raag as well as presenting it in a structured and aesthetic way. The accuracy of notes always left the listeners in awe. He molded his singing in such a way that it was enjoyable and pleasing to veterans and amateurs too.

Later after Ustad Vilayat Hussein Khan moved to Delhi, Kanebuwa returned back to his hometown Ichalkaranji in early 1960s and continued his role as a guru. He shared the knowledge and wisdom he gained throughout his life from his gurus to his disciples. He nurtured students such as Raghubuwa Kale, Narendra Kanekar, Balasaheb Tikekar, Sharad Jambhekar, Hrishikesh Bodas, Nirmala Gogate, Manjutai Modak, Mangala Joshi, Sukhada Kane, Varsha Bhave, Manjusha Patil and many others. Kane buwa taught each disciple the way of expressing a Raag based on his or her voice quality and range. He not only taught the Raag but also the thought behind it; this made each disciple to think in his/her own way still presenting it authentically. He always focused on the performance part of singing. Stage presence, facial expressions were also given importance in his training.

For his lifetime contribution as a vocalist and Guru, he was bestowed with FIE Foundation Award, Daftari Puraskar, and honorary doctorate or Sangitacharya from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay.