The tradition of music is ages old. Mentions have been made about it in our Vedas. There have been several legends about the development of the Indian music. However, till date, the exact origin of Indian music is not really known, but it is definite that singing has been a cultural tradition of the past. Since how long it is being practiced is still a mystery. The legends are evocative of the fact that music has a lot of importance in the culture of India. In India, music is a way to express the devotion and the unconditional love for God.

Shivkumar is highly talented artist and always performs mostly all the forms of Hidustani Classical and Semi Classical Music.

Khayal
In Hindustani Classical Music Khayal is the form of music to express the form of any Raaga. it starts from Vilambit Laya (slow tempo) then Midium and Drut bit faster. Shivkumar presents Khayal in unique way and always pleasent way . it alway apeals for all the peoples.

Thumri / Dadra
Thumri is the light form of Classicl Music only. more as Semi Classical form. to express more widely by the use of words(lirics). Shivkumar presents Thumari and Dadra as easy as Khayal.

Devotional Music
Devotional Music is to express more Bhakti towards Lord Almighty God.it is the form to express your feelings towards God. totally devotionally.

Sanskrit Bhajans
Sansrit Bhajans is written in Sanskrit language , the Mother language from India of all the languages

Hindi Bhajans
Hindi Bhajans are written in the language of Hindi The National Language of India. Shivkumar performs Hindi Bhajans of Kabir , Mira bai , Sant Tulsidas, Rahe Das, Swami Brahmananda, and many modern poets of too.

Nirguni Bhajans / Sufi
Nirguni Bhanjans are mostly to express more spriritually advanced themes like sufi songs too. Shivkumar performs Nirguni Bhajans of Kabir, ect.. Sufi songs of Bulle Shah Dadu Miya ect..

Marathi Bhajans
Marathi Bhajans are written in Marathi language. the language of Maharastra State from India. many Maharastrian popular Saints had their work in Maharastra, there are sevral Bhajans written by this distiguished Saints. right from Sant Gyaneshwar , Sant Namdev , Sant Eknath, Sant Muktabai, Sant Janabai, Sant Chokha Mela, Sant Gora Kumbhar, and Sant Tukaram, Sant Ramdas. Shivkumar performs Marathi Abhanga in his way of all this Sants.

Marathi Natyasangeet
Marathi NatyaSangeet is one of the most popular and very hard singing style in Maharastra.
Songs from Marathi Drama called as Marathi Natyasangeet. this are from most popular Drama like Saubhadra , Manapaman are more then 100 years old Dramas . but still popular because of their orginal beauty.
Shivkumars performing style of Natyasangeet is so unique like his Guru Shri Prabhakar Karekarjee whose style is more or less comapared to Late Master Dinanath Mangueshkar.

Bhavgeet
Bhavgeet is again from Maharastra only. simple way to express feelings towards love and life. Shivkumar sings some of the Bhavgeet from greate poet

Kannada Bhajans
Kannada Bhajans are written in Kannada Language which the language of State Of Karnataka from India.Shivkumar sings some Kannada Bhajans.

Konkani Geet
Konkani Geet is written in Konkani Language which is Goan language from stae Goa from India. Shivkumar sings some Konakani Geet from great goan poets like Shir Borkar and ext..

Shivkumar mostly performs his compositions as he has natural talents to compose.
Shivkumar is confident about his work in music.

Shivkumar also Teach all this Musical forms of Hindustani Classical and Semi Classical Music.
Those who are willing to learn may contact S h i v k u m a r