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Mrs. Sukhada Kane (सुखदा काणे) is an Indian classical vocalist of the Jaipur, Agra, and Gwalior gharana s. She is both a performer and a teacher.

Lineage and training
She started her training at a young age from renowned singer of Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, the late Pt. Anandrao Limaye. Later, while Sukhada pursued her M.A. in music, she received training from the late Kamal Tambe of Jaipur-Atrauli gharana (disciple of Mogubai Kurdikar). Sukhada also received training from Dr. Prabha Atre and Meenakshi Mudbidri while at SNDT Women's University.

After marriage, She started training from her father-in-law Sangitacharya late Pt. Kanebuwa. Sukhada's training under Pt. Kanebuwa was focused on Agra gharana and Gwalior gharana gayaki. After the demise of Pt. Kanebuwa, Sukhada continued her training from his disciples Pt. Narendra Kanekar, Balasaheb Tikekar and J.V. Bhatkhande Buwa.

Vocalist
Sukhada has been performing across many platforms across Maharashtra and outside such as:

Alladiya Khan Smruti Samaroha,  Rahimat Khan Smriti Mahotsav, Ustad Vilayat Hussein Khan Sangeet Sabha, Pannalal Ghosh Smriti, Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, SwarSadhana, N.C.P.A. Mumbai, Gharana Sammelan, Pt. Balakrishnabuwa Ichalkaranjikar Smriti Mahotsav. Sukhada has also performed numerous times at Deval Club Kolhapur including: Centennial Silver Jubilee Ceremony of Deval Club, Nav Kalyan Rang (themed on Kalyan Based Raags), and ‘GuniGovind’- A musical tribute to late Govindrao Tembe.

In addition, Sukhada has received Late “Sushilabai Gaanu Award”, awarded by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal.

Teacher
Sukhada was connected with Shivaji University Music Department and Deval Club of Kolhapur as a classical music teacher for some years. Sukhada has reciprocated her skills and hard work towards her disciples; one of whom recently achieved All India First Rank at Sangeet Alankar of Gandharva Mahavidyalay. Many of her disciples now perform, on stage and at All India Radio. In addition, she has been a judge for some music competitions.