Q. Which musical tradition did Shankar Bapu Apegaonkar belong to?
Answer: Varkari
Notes: Shankar Bapu Apegaonkar was a renowned pakhawaj player from Maharashtra, known for following the Varkari tradition. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1986. His music is deeply rooted in the devotional aspects of the Varkari sampradaya, a prominent spiritual movement in Maharashtra.