Indian classical music

The Legacy of Shobha Gurtu: Queen of Thumri

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Mumbai, February 7: In the realm of Indian classical music, certain names resonate deeply, weaving magic through their voices while preserving cultural heritage. One such name is Shobha Gurtu, revered as the Queen of Thumri. At a time when Thumri was fading and perceived as merely a dance accompaniment or a niche genre, Shobha Gurtu … Read more

Tributes Paid to Pandit Bhimsen Joshi on His Birth Anniversary

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Tributes Paid to Pandit Bhimsen Joshi on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, February 4: On the birth anniversary of the renowned Hindustani classical singer, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, several leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, paid their respects. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to the social media platform ‘X’ to express, “Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi brought Indian classical music to a global stage … Read more