Ashwini's name is a well established name today, in the province of classical music. Her presence at renowned musical conference has become a must now! Both in India and abroad, she commands appreciation by enthusiastic masses and connoisseurs of music. Her singing displays the rare combination of intelligence, aesthetics and sensitivity. A graduate in Microbiology and Doctorate in Bio-Chemistry, she can be certainly proud of her academic excellence. Her Musical career is even more impressive. She began her training in music with Pt. Narayanrao Datar. She received 'Sangeet Visharad' degree from Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. Another great influence in her musical grooming was her mother Smt. Manik Bhide, an eminent vocalist herself. Ashwini then pursued her studies under the guidance of Pt. Ratnakar Pai -a veteran singer and knowledgeable Guru with a large repertoire of rare compositions. Ashwini has beautifully blended all these influences to evolve a characteristic style of her own. Seasoned and pliant voice, ease in all the octaves, poise and grace in phrasing, clarity in complex taan patterns, command of rhythm; there are many facets that have endeared her to the masses. She has displayed her creativity in composing new bandishes (compositions) as well. Some of the compositions included in this programme are her own. We are conflident, listeners would find them as appealing as the traditional compositions.

Artists: Ashwini Bhidde-Deshpande (Vocal), Bharat Kamat (Tabla), Dr. Arvind Thatte (Harmonium), Saniya Kulkarni (Tanpura)

Tracks:
1. Raga Bolaskhani Todi: Vilambit Teental - Re Basuriya Tori He Shyam Murari (रे बाँसुरिया टोरी हे श्याम मुरारी) (36.28) - Ashwini Bhidde-Deshpande (Vocal), Bharat Kamat (Tabla), Dr. Arvind Thatte (Harmonium), Saniya Kulkarni (Tanpura)
2. Raga Bolaskhani Todi: Addha Teental - Koi Aan Milao Mohan Shyam (कोई आन मिलाओ मोहन श्याम) - Ashwini Bhidde-Deshpande (Vocal), Bharat Kamat (Tabla), Dr. Arvind Thatte (Harmonium), Saniya Kulkarni (Tanpura)
3. Raga Natbhairav: Madhyalay Jhaptal - Parvatipati Umapati Shankar (पार्वतीपति उमापति शंकर) (20.23) - Ashwini Bhidde-Deshpande (Vocal), Bharat Kamat (Tabla), Dr. Arvind Thatte (Harmonium), Saniya Kulkarni (Tanpura)