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Sangameshwar Gurav was a singer associated with the Kirana Gharana movement. He was taught musical skills by Ganpatrao Gurav.[1]
Sangameshwar Gurav | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Sangameshwar Gurav |
| Died | 7 May 2014 |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
Career edit
Gurav was born in Jamkhandi where his father, Ganpatrao Gurav, was a court musician. Ganpatrao was a direct descendant of Abdul Karim Khan. He was raised by father in Dharwad. He was a teacher in the music department of Karnatak University where he worked alongside Mallikarjun Mansur, Basavraj Rajguru, and Gangubai Hangal.[2][3]
Awards edit
Gurav received the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi award for Hindustani vocal music in 2001.[4][5]
Death and descendants edit
Gurav died on 7 May 2014 at the age of 86. He is survived by wife, two sons, and two daughters. His son Kaivalya Kumar Gurav continues the musical lineage. His other son Nandikeshwar is a tabla artist employed at Karnatak University.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Staff Correspondent (6 December 2011). "Sangameshwar Gurav to be felicitated" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Hariharpur's classic sound of music".
- ^ A musical tribute to Pt Sangameshwar Gurav
- ^ "Sangameshwar Gurav - Oxford Reference". www.oxfordreference.com.
- ^ Staff Correspondent (9 December 2011). "Pandit Gurav honoured on his 81st birthday" – via www.thehindu.com.
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