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Kishori Amonkar (10 April 1932 – 3 April 2017) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Jaipur gharana, or a community of musicians sharing a distinctive musical style. She is considered to be one of the foremost classical singers in India.
A peerless artiste of the Jaipur Atrauli gharana, Kishori Amonkar developed her own style with concentrated sadhana. She believes that a raga should be devel...
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May 6, 2024 · Kishori Amonkar was an Indian classical vocalist, recognized as one of the foremost singers in the Hindustani tradition and as an innovative exponent of the Jaipur gharana (community of musicians sharing a distinctive musical style).
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Apr 4, 2017 · RIP Padma Vibhushan Kishori Amonkar, lovingly called Kishori Tai. Gaanaswaraswati Kishori Amonkar died on April 3, at her home in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi. According to reports, she passed away peacefully in her sleep at 9.30pm after having her dinner.
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Kishori Amonkar sang in the Jaipur gharana style, with her quintessential Maharashtrian and Goan lehja. Padma Vibhushan recipient classical singer Kishori Amonkar passed away at the age of 84...
Apr 3, 2017 · One of India's foremost classical singers, Kishori Amonkar, has died; she was one of the primary representatives of the Hindustani (North Indian) vocal tradition.
Apr 5, 2017 · Hindustani classical music doyen Kishori Amonkar, who died on Monday, leaves behind a rich legacy and a deep void.
