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Sawai Gandharva

Indian singer
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Sawai Gandharva was a prominent Indian singer and a leading figure in Hindustani classical music. He belonged to the Kirana gharana, a distinct musical style passed down through generations. Gandharva was known for his powerful voice and deeply emotive performances.

In his honor, the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival, which he founded in 1953, was renamed the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival in 2011. This festival serves as a significant platform for Hindustani classical music.1

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