Jasraj

Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj Performing at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal in Poonam-35 Program (2015)
Born(1930-01-28)28 January 1930
Hisar, Punjab, British India
(now Fatehabad, Haryana, India)
Died17 August 2020(2020-08-17) (aged 90)
New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer, music teacher, tabla player
Spouse
Madhura Shantaram
​
(m. 1962)​
Children
[1][2]
RelativesPandit Maniram (brother) Vasant Kumar Pandit (Cousin)
AwardsSee awards and honours
Musical career
GenresHindustani classical music
Instrument(s)singing, tabla
Years active1945–2020[3]
Websitewww.pjim.org

Jasraj (28 January 1930[4]  – 17 August 2020[5]) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana (musical apprenticeship lineage).[6] His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect and numerous major awards and accolades. His legacy includes memorable performances of classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations in various genres including Haveli Sangeeth and popularizing the Mewati Gharana – a school of thought in Hindustani classical music. Pandit Jasraj taught music to amateur and professional students in India, Europe, Canada and the United States.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Legendary Vocalist Pandit Jasraj Cremated- NDTV was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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  3. ^ "Legendary Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj passes away". Mumbai Live. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  4. ^ Khurana, Suanshu (25 January 2015). "Pandit Jasraj looks back at a long, musical life on his 85th birthday". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Pandit Jasraj, 90, passes away in New Jersey; Modi mourns 'exceptional mentor'". The Economic Times. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  6. ^ Kulkarni, Pranav (15 December 2008). "Pandit Jasraj casts magic spell". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 August 2017.