Sawai Gandharva

Sawai Gandharva
Sawai Gandharva on a 2022 stamp of India
Sawai Gandharva on a 2022 stamp of India
Background information
Birth nameRamchandra Kundgolkar Saunshi[1]
Born(1886-01-19)19 January 1886
OriginKundgol, Karnataka
Died12 September 1952(1952-09-12) (aged 66)
GenresHindustani Classical Music, Khayal, Thumri, Bhajan, Natyageet, etc.
OccupationHindustani Classical Vocalist

Ramachandra Kundgolkar Saunshi, popularly known as Sawai Gandharva and Ram-bhau (19 January 1886 – 12 September 1952),[2] was a popular Hindustani Classical vocalist from Karnataka. He was a master in the genre of Kirana Gharana style. He was the first and foremost disciple of Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, and guru of Bharat Ratna laureate Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Sawai Gandharva is best known for popularizing the stylings of the Kirana Gharana through his accomplished disciples, including Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Dr. Gangubai Hangal, Firoz Dastur, and Basavaraj Rajguru.[3]

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  2. ^ Artist of the month
  3. ^ Pandit Bhimsen Joshi - Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Classical Singer - Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Khayal Singer