Shahana Kane is an Indian classical vocalist and a disciple of Shri. Mukul Kulkarni. Shahana’s introduction into Indian classical music started in tabla from the age of 6, under the guidance of Pandit Yogesh Samsi. Her initial training in tabla throughout her childhood has given her a love for tabla and a better understanding of laya and theka. In 2013, Shahana started learning Hindustani classical vocal music under Shri. Mukul Kulkarni who is a disciple of Pandit Arun Kashalkar and the late Pandit Sharad Sathe. Her training in khayal under his careful guidance is predominantly of the Gwalior-Agra gharanas. During her intensive taleem, Mukul ji has imparted many traditional khayals and authentic bandishes of the Gwalior gharana to her, as well as training in traditional Gwalior gayaki. She has also had the opportunity to learn through accompanying him on tanpura during his concerts on multiple occasions in the UK as well as India. Recently, Shahana has also been receiving guidance from Smt. Sukhada Kane who is disciple of Pandit Limayebuwa, Vidushi Kamal Tambe, and Pandit D.V. Kanebuwa.
Shahana is one of the only female vocalists representing the Gwalior-Agra gharanas in the UK. Her calm and composed demeanour is reflected in her singing, giving equal importance to musical thought in her singing, the purity and accuracy of notes, as well as the impact her singing makes on the listener. Shahana always strives to maintain the authenticity of the art and do justice to her taleem.
Shahana has been featured as a young artist in Pulse Connects South Asian Arts Magazine, July 2016, and was later awarded the Emily Rastall Student Development Scholarship and also the Henri Lawson Student Development Scholarship from the University of Birmingham in June 2017 to further her training in Indian classical vocal music in India. Over the past few years, Shahana has performed at various locations around the UK. Her notable performances include the Summer Solstice Festival 2018 organised by South Asian Arts – UK, and Khyal: Music and Imagination 2024 at the Nehru Centre, London organised by SAMA Arts Network.
Shahana has also been teaching vocal music to a few keen students online and face-to-face for the past few years. Shahana teaches with care and patience and is especially keen to pass down what she has gained from her own taleem.

Shri. Mukul Kulkarni