Kumar Gandharva
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About
Kumar Gandharva (real name Shivaputra Siddramayya Komkali) (April 8, 1924 – January 1992) was a famous Hindustani classical singer, famous for his unique vocal style, refusal to be bound by the tradition of any gharana, and his innovative genius. The name "Kumar" is a title given to child prodigies, while Gandharva was the god of music in Hindu mythology. Shivaputra was born in Dharwad (Karnataka, India). As a child, he was stricken with tuberculosis, and left with only one functioning lung.
Top Tracks
Raga Bhoopali - Madhyalaya Khayal in Teentala
Celebrating the Legend - Kumar GandharvRaga Hamir - Madhyalaya Khayal in Teentala - Drut khayal in Teentala
Celebrating the Legend - Kumar Gandharv
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Discography
The Iconic Kumar Gandharva
Album2019Pandit Kumar Gandharva - Birth Anniversary
Album2017Raag Bhairav & Dhani
Album2015Raag Todi
Album2015Raag Lagan Gandhar & Nirgun Bhajan
Album2015Gandharva Gaan
Album2012The Genius Of Pt. Kumar Gandharv
Album2011Masterworks From the NCPA Archives
Album2011Echoes of a Golden Voice
Album2008Baithak - Raga Hamir - Volume 3
EP2006
