Summary
Sulochana Brahaspati (born 1937, in Allahabad) is one of the noted vocalist of Hindustani classical music.
Sulochana Brahaspati | |
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| Origin | Allahabad, India |
| Genres | Indian classical music |
| Instrument(s) | Singer |
| Website | http://www.sulochanabrahaspati.net |
In 1994, she was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama.
Background edit
She is a vocalist and an exponent of the Rampur-Sadarang Parampara.[1] She learned music from Pandit Bholanath Bhat and Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan (d. 1964) of Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana.[2][3] Later she received intensive training from her guru, and her husband, Acharya K.C.D. Brahaspati. A large number of his compositions – Khayals, Thumris, Tappas, and Dadras – are part of her portfolio.
She is also an accomplished teacher and musicologist and has published books including Raga Rahasya.
Awards edit
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1994.[4]
- Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1984.
- Tansen Samman by Madhya Pradesh government in 2006.
References edit
- ^ Sinha, Manjari (21 December 2012). "Trust in tune - SouthKannada". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ Mukherji, p. 134
- ^ "Sulochana Brahaspati". Indiaarts.com.
- ^ "SNA: List of Akademi Awardees". Sangeet Natak Akademi Official website. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016.
Sources edit
- Kumar Prasad Mukherji (2006). The Lost World of Hindustani Music. Penguin Books India. ISBN 0143061992.
External links edit
- Artist's Official Website