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Kishori Amonkar
Reinterpreting Hindustani classical singing with an intensely expressive approach.
Geet Gaya Patharon Ne · Drishti
- Born
- 10 April 1932
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
- Died
- 3 April 2017
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Kishori Amonkar
Kishori Amonkar was an Indian vocalist rooted in the Jaipur-Atrauli tradition who also drew from other musical schools.
Early life
Mother’s teaching
Trained with the singer Mogubai Kurdikar.
Other influences
Learned from teachers including Anjanibai Malpekar.
Career
- 1950s
Concert career
Established herself as a classical performer.
- 1985
Akademi award
Received national recognition for Hindustani vocal music.
- 2010
Music writing
Published her reflections on musical theory.
Selected work
Geet Gaya Patharon Ne
Sang for the film soundtrack.
Drishti
Contributed music and singing to the film.
Swaraartha Ramani
Set out ideas about notes, expression and performance.
Beyond work
Family
Was married to schoolteacher Ravindra Amonkar and had two sons.
Teaching
Passed her approach to students as well as performing publicly.
Sources & photo credit
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