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Ajitkumar Kadkade is a well-known Marathi artist. A disciple of Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, Ajit Kadkade has carved a niche in his own style as a classical, light and Marathi folk music artist.

Born in Bicholim in Goa to Sadanand Kadkade and Prema Kadkade, Ajit Kadkade was drawn to music after he heard Pandit Jitendra Abhishek in a concert in his hometown. He moved to Mumbai and learnt classical vocal music for 11 years under the tutelage of Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki. Ajit Kadkade gives concerts in classical and devotional music, semi-classical and Bhavgeet. He also leart music from Pandit Govind Prasad Jaipurvale. Ajit Kadkade also has expertise in Thumri style of music, Hindi devotional music by Kabir, Meerabai, Surdas and Brahmanand. Ajit Kadkade has performed on stage all over India and abroad. His music has been released in about 200 cassettes and CD. He has sung over 1800 songs in Marathi, Hindi, Konkani and Kannada.

In 2006, Ajit Kadkade toured USA with his team of musicians and performed Sai Bhajan Sandhya, the devotional songs on Saibaba of Shirdi. This tour included major US cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Dallas, and Shirdi Saibaba temples in California and New Jersey.