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Gangubai Hangal
Indian Hindustani classical vocalist (1913–2009)
Musical artist
Gangubai Hangal (05 March 1913 – 21 July 2009) was an Indian singer of the khayal genre of Hindustani classical music from Karnataka, who was known for her deep and powerful voice.[6] Hangal belonged to the Kirana gharana.[7]
Early life
Gangubai Hangal was born in Dharwad to Chikkurao Nadiger, an agriculturist[1] and Ambabai, a vocalist of Carnatic music.[8] Hangal received only elementary education[5] and her family shifted to Hubli in 1928 so that Gangubai could study Hindustani music.[1][9][10] She began to train formally aged 13 with Krishnacharya Hulgur, a kinnari (stringed instrument like a veena)player, studying Hindustani classical music.[11] From Hulgur, Gangubai learned sixty compositions in one year before he stopped teaching her after an argument about his fees. She also learned from Dattopant Desai before studying under Sawai Gandharva, a respected guru.[12][13&# One of the greatest and oldest forms of art in the world, Indian classical music is singularly known for preserving Indian culture. Indian classical music remains one of the best faculties to learn about Indian culture and its origins. From ancient times to the modern world of popular culture Indian classical music has influenced the hearts of millions. Known by its two major traditions, Hindustani in north India and Carnatic in south India, Indian classical music is known to be one of the greatest expressions of art in every civilization of the world. Today, we will explore some of the most prominent names who were proponents of this great art form that left an indelible impact in the field of music. Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi was one of the greatest and prominent Indian carnatic singers of all time. She remains to be the greatest exponents of classical and semi-classical carnatic music and is known to have contributed in great lengths to Indian tradition and cult A strong hold on Carnatic music and unconditional support from her family made K.S. Chitra a renowned classical singer. With this biography, explore all about K.S. Chitra profile and life. Music of India : Composers & Playback Singers : K.S. Chitra Born On: July 27, 1963 Copyright ©tiedame.pages.dev 2025•
10 Best Indian Classical Singers of All Time:
1. M.S. Subbulakshmi
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K.S. Chitra
Born In: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala
Career: Classical singer
Nationality: Indian
Popularly known as Chinna Kuyil (Little Nightingale) of South India, she has shown her versatility in languages by singing in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Badaga and Punjabi films. Chitra has gained immense popularity for her melodious voice. It was her father who recognized and nurtured her talent by becoming her first guru. The year 1979 brought Chitra her first playback singing opportunity in Malayalam and since then, there was nothing that could ever stop her. She also performed live concerts with K. J. Yesudas in India and abroad and that was a turning point in her career. She has won the award for the Best Playback Singer more than 12 times and