Gangubai Hangal

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Dr.Gangubai Hangal was born in Dharwad on 5th March in 1913. Her mother initiated her into music and she took her early training under late Sri.Hulgur Krishnacharya. She took her advanced training later under late Sri Sawai Gandharva, a disciple of late Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, the main architect of Kirana Gharana. One of the foremost exponents of the Kirana Gharana in our times, Gangubai has enriched the tradition by her own unique, uncompromising style. Her art combines a strong grace and delicacy of presentation and its vibrant emotional content carries the unmistakable hallmark of Kirana Gharana. Gangubai has a repertoire, which is outstanding, rich, delicate and diversified. With her singular and sustained contribution to Hindustani Vocal Music, Gangubai has won wide acclaim, respect and recognition. Her voice has a masculine timber. Her sensitive portrayals are enhanced by that masculine timber, which has a power of a “baritone” and portrays a deep sense of focus and purpose, which easily gets transmitted to the listeners and creates a lasting impression even long after her concerts are over. In commemoration of her “Guru” - late Sri Gandharva, a two-day music festival is held at Kundgol under her guidance every year. This festival is popular throughout India. This has also been a forum of participation for junior artists. She has won many awards and tiles, including “Padma Bhushan” by Government of India, Central Sangeet Natak Academy Award, State Sangeet Natak Acade

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Maestro's Choice Series One - Gangubai Hangal

Classical Vocal.

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50 Glorious Classical Years

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Maestro's Choice - Gangubai Ha

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Ragas Ahir Bhairav, Adana and Yaman (Masterworks from the NCPA Archives, April 1974)

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The Last Word in Hindustani Vocal (part II) - Gangubai Hangal

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Maestro's Choice - Gangubai Hangal

From The NCPA Archives

Live Masterworks From The NCPA Archives

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Padma Vibhushan

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Gangubai Hangal

The Voice of Tradition

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