Bhimsen Joshi obituary

Classical vocalist in the Hindustani traditionBhimsen Joshi, who has died aged 88, was the foremost classical vocalist in the Hindustani tradition. A master of nuance, with great technical expertise in the manipulation of intricate note and rhythm patterns, he had a voice of great power and passion.Joshi's master was Rambhau Kundgolkar, known as Sawai Gandharva, a disciple of Ustad Abdul Karim Khan who had founded the Kirana gharana school of music. Joshi adhered to the style in which he had be...

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