Bhimsen Joshi
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Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi (/ˌbiːmsɛn ˈdʒoʊʃɪ/ ⓘ; BHEEM-SAYN joe-SHEE; 4 February 1922 – 24 January 2011), also known by the honorific prefix Pandit, was one of the greatest Indian vocalists from Karnataka, in the Hindustani classical tradition. He is known for the khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music (bhajans and abhangs). Joshi belongs to the Kirana gharana tradition of Hindustani Classical Music. He is noted for his concerts, and between 1964 and 1982 Joshi toured Afghanistan, Italy, France, Canada and USA. He was the first musician from India whose concerts were advertised through posters in New York City.[1][2] Joshi was instrumental in organising the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival annually, as homage to his guru, Sawai Gandharva.[3]
Swarbhaskar Bhimsen Joshi | |
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Born | Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi (1922-02-04)4 February 1922 |
Died | 24 January 2011(2011-01-24) (aged 88) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Hindustani Classical Vocalist |
Years active | 1941–2000 |
Parent(s) | Gururajrao Joshi (father) Rama bai (mother) |
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Genres | (in the form of bhajans and abhangs) |
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In 1998, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, the highest honour conferred by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama.[4] Subsequently, he received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 2009.[5]