Kesarbai Kerkar Musical artist

Kesarbai Kerkar (July 13, 1892 – September 16, 1977) was an Indian classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. A protege of Ustad Alladiya Khan (1855–1946), the founder of the gharana, from age sixteen, she went on to become one of most noted khayal singer of second half of 20th-century.She was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1953, followed by Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in India, in 1969.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 13, 1892
Date of deathSeptember 16, 1977
Hometown
Goa

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Musical artist

BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Hindustani classical music

Kesarbai Kerkar on Wikipedia

External resources

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  3. http://www.parrikar.org/photos/kesarbai-kerkar-photo-album
  4. http://www.parrikar.org/vpl/?page_id=328
  5. http://www.sangeetkendra.org
  6. http://www.underscorerecords.com/catalog/audio/details.php?cat_id=04AM011