Jayateerth Mevundi hails from Hubli-Dharwad, the land of great vocalists and maestros of Hindustani Classical Music. Pt. Sawai Gandharva, Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Dr.(Mrs.) Gangubai Hangal, Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur, Pt. Basavraj Rajguru are some of the great musicians who have their roots in Hubli-Dharwad region.

Gifted with a mellifluous and sonorous voice Jayateerth is following the footsteps & lineage of the Kirana Gharana. The Kirana Gharana, founded by the legendary singer Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, is known for its melodious, leisurely pace, the tenderness and emotionalism of its music.

Jayateerth was born in Hubli in the year 1972, and began training in classical music at a tender age under the guidance of his mother. He received his formal training from Sangeet Ratna late Pt. Arjunsa Nakod for about 10 years. Later for around 12 years he was under the tutelage of late Pt. Shripati Padegar who was one of the foremost disciples of Bharat Ratna Pt Bhimsen Joshi.