Shrimati Sudakshina Alagia specializes in North Indian (Hindusthani) style classical and semi classical music. This form of music is known to be one of the world's most intricate, sophisticated yet beautiful form of music and is ancient yet evergreen. This music is primarily improvised using melody, preset rhythm and little poetry. Melodies are called "Raga" which are like blank papers that provide a format of preset notes, upon which music is created by the artist. A multi award winning singer and leading disciple of legendary late Vidushi Lakshmi Shankar and Vidushi Purnima Choudhuri, Sudakshina started singing from the early age of 5 and has spent over twenty years in training, fine tuning and specializing a distinct style. She has meticulously honed and created a unique singing style that combines the tonal perfection and melodious nature of Patiala Gharana and the rustic and emotional singing of Banaras gharana. Sudakshina is equally versed in singing pure classical as well as thumri, dadra, ghazal, kajri, chaiti that are rich in romantic essence, and bhajans that are rich in devotional qualities and evoke a deep spirituality in the listener. Sudakshina's performances have spanned beyond the US to India, Europe and Canada not only as a traditional Indian vocalist but also as an artist who can effortlessly blend traditional music with experimental jazz, classical and modern pop. Southern California based Sudakshina is the founder and music director of the Academy of Indian Music where she performs from, sponsors concerts and passes the torch of Northern Hindustani Classical music to future generations.