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Kumar Gandharva centenary celebration: Narendra Kusnur writes about the vocalist's tryst with Kabir

Some of India’s greatest musicians have been born in April. What makes Kumarji’s work with Kabir so special? Some of India’s greatest musicians have been born in April. Vocalist Bade Ghulam Ali Khan ...
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Dewas fest postponed; mega event soon for ‘Maharaj of Malwa’

Bhopal: The doyen of ‘nirgun gayiki’ and legend of Hindustani classical music, Kumar Gandharva, was born in Karnataka but he chose MP’s Dewas as his karmabhoomi. His home built under the benevolent ...
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‘A storm in an ocean’: Hindustani vocalist Kumar Gandharva refused to be bound by orthodoxy

More than 30 years after his passing, legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Kumar Gandharva remains a puzzle for his admirers – a performer as much as an idea. His life, music and aesthetic ...
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'The Real Impact Comes When the Singer Understands Every Word'—Classical Vocalist Bhuvanesh Komkali On Kabir and Tukaram

The classical vocalist, grandson of Kumar Gandharva, talks about his upcoming concert, musical influences, and bridging tradition with today’s audiences Being the grandson of the legendary Kumar ...