Popularly known as 'Fakkiresha Gavai' of Haveri, he was born on 30th April, 1949 in Agadi village of Haveri District, Karnataka, to his parents Late Shri Nagappa and Late Smt. Jaanakiamma. Having evinced a keen interest in music at an early age, he had his initial training in music under Pt. Shivayya (Aradhya Math, Haveri). Subsequently he completed his advanced education in Hindustani Music at Gadag’s Shri Veereshwara Punyashrama, as a disciple of Gaanayogi Tribhashakavi Paramapoojya Dr. Puttaraja Gavai.
Recognized as one of the best exponents of the Panchakshara, Kirana and Gwalior Gharanas of Music, Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi received multiple honours and titles, notable amongst them being "Gaana Kogile", "Gaana Vishaarada", "Gaayana Ratna" and "Sangeeta Sudhakara". In addition to being one of the featured artistes on Akashvani and Doordarshan, he also displayed his musical repertoire and talent at performances and events in other states like Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. He was credited with a revolutionary voice, capable of attracting people from all walks of life, with his skilled renditions of Hindustani Classical Music and Light Music.
Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi served as Sangeeta Adhyapaka (Music teacher) at the Govt. Pre-University College at Chitaguppa, Bidar District in 1982. He then served as Music teacher / Staff member at the Govt. Teacher’s Training Institute at Aanavatti, Shimoga District. By this time, his health had unfortunately begun to decline, and this eventually resulted in his untimely passing away on 23rd June, 1997. He is survived by his wife and 4 children.
Foremost amongst the disciples of Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi is our Guruji - Pandit Shripad R Gaddi, who enjoyed a 26 year association with his Guru, that included a very intense 4 year internship period where he literally “shadowed” his Guru in everything he did.
Other disciples of Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi include Smt. Viraajamma and Smt. Chandramma (who would often be selected by their Guru for special performances during the annual Ganesha festival), and also Smt. Vanaja, Smt. Kirtana, Smt. Gaana and Smt. Sharadamma.
Recognized as one of the best exponents of the Panchakshara, Kirana and Gwalior Gharanas of Music, Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi received multiple honours and titles, notable amongst them being "Gaana Kogile", "Gaana Vishaarada", "Gaayana Ratna" and "Sangeeta Sudhakara". In addition to being one of the featured artistes on Akashvani and Doordarshan, he also displayed his musical repertoire and talent at performances and events in other states like Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. He was credited with a revolutionary voice, capable of attracting people from all walks of life, with his skilled renditions of Hindustani Classical Music and Light Music.
Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi served as Sangeeta Adhyapaka (Music teacher) at the Govt. Pre-University College at Chitaguppa, Bidar District in 1982. He then served as Music teacher / Staff member at the Govt. Teacher’s Training Institute at Aanavatti, Shimoga District. By this time, his health had unfortunately begun to decline, and this eventually resulted in his untimely passing away on 23rd June, 1997. He is survived by his wife and 4 children.
Foremost amongst the disciples of Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi is our Guruji - Pandit Shripad R Gaddi, who enjoyed a 26 year association with his Guru, that included a very intense 4 year internship period where he literally “shadowed” his Guru in everything he did.
Other disciples of Late Pandit Fakkiresha Agadi include Smt. Viraajamma and Smt. Chandramma (who would often be selected by their Guru for special performances during the annual Ganesha festival), and also Smt. Vanaja, Smt. Kirtana, Smt. Gaana and Smt. Sharadamma.
