Picture this: a young girl from a marginalized community in pre-independence India, mocked as ‘ganewali’ for daring to sing publicly. That was Gangubai Hangal, whose journey from Dharwad’s streets to …
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Hindustani classical music
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As India remembers Ustad Amir Khan on his 50th death anniversary, stories of his resilience resurface. Kicked off a Mumbai stage mid-performance after a mere 15 minutes, the maestro rose …
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February 10 stands immortal in Indian cultural history, the day in 2009 when Pandit Bhimsen Joshi received the Bharat Ratna at his Pune residence. A beacon of Hindustani classical tradition …
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Pandit Bhimsen Joshi’s life reads like a musical epic, blending raw determination with divine artistry. Known as the khayal king, his story captivates not just for his impeccable surs but …
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Ghulam Mustafa Khan was no ordinary musician. He was the architect behind some of Bollywood’s most unforgettable voices, transforming raw talent into legends through the lens of classical precision. Hailing …