One of the most celebrated exponents of Indian classical music, Kumar Gandharva, who passed away on 12 January 1992, has left an indelible impression in the hearts of music lovers across India and abroad. The Hindustani classical music stalwart not only introduced many new ragas and compositions but also trained a new generation of singers and musicians. Born as Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkalimath, Kumar Gandharva was lauded as a musical prodigy since his childhood.
Well-known for his unique vocal style, Kumar Gandharva dared to create new ragas, new compositions and an entirely new tradition in Indian classical music during his active years.
The illustrious
singer, known for his innovative style and penchant for creating new ragas, had
been honoured with the Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and the Kalidas
Samma.
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