Rekha Dave, being the eldest daughter of the late Arvindbhai Joshi, has been exposed to Gujarati performing arts and music her entire life. She started her musical journey learning vocals for 5+ years in basic hindustani classical and light music from Pt. B.B. Jadeja in Surendranagar, Gujarat, India. From then on, she continued her musical endeavors in Gujarati folk, and light music under the tutelage of her father, Late Arvindbhai Joshi. Throughout her musical career she has been lead female vocal artist for various performances including Rajkot radio station, and Gujarati musical dramas productions.
Rekha Dave has been performing and supporting all staged concerts produced by late Arvindbhai Joshi, as lead female vocal artist, for the past 40+ years. She is extremely honored and appreciative of the opportunity to be a part of the Festival of Tabla this year, and to pay tribute to Late Arvindbhai Joshi.