Upendra Bhat a highly talented vocalist of the Kirana Gharana had his novitiate under Sangeetha Vidwan M.Narayana Pai and is now receiving advanced guidance from the inimitable Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. He was traveled extensively giving much acclaimed public concerts in the Middle East and the United Kingdom. He has had the unique opportunity to be featured in a programmed on BBC Television.

He is blessed with a voice that has an inherent resonance and melody, which reaches the most elusive corner of the listeners heart. His sruti aligned Master Taans have immense clarity and are the acme of musical expression. The rag Yaman has a pleasing universal appeal that makes the aficionado swami with its magic. Upendra Bhat's singing in the Vilambit Ektal and Drut Teental leave the listener in a musical trance. 'Bolana Lage Koyaliya' in Kalavati sparkles like a running stream.

Rag Malkauns is invested with sublime melody and finally the Thumri in Sohani is a thing of beauty and joy. This album of Upendra Bhat has the Quality of a vintage classic.