Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi was an Indian Vocalist, belongs to which state?

  1. Karanataka
  2. Kerala
  3. Sikkim
  4. Himachal Pradesh

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Option 1 : Karanataka
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The correct answer is Karanataka.

Key Points

  • Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi: 
    • He was an Indian Vocalist from Karanataka, in the Hindustani Classical tradition.
    • He was well known for his renditions of devotional music.
    • He belongs to the Kirana Gharana tradition of Hindustani Classical  Music.
    • He was awarded the highest civilian award of India 'Bharat Ratna' in 2008
  • Hindustani Classical Tradition
    • Hindustani Classical Tradition also Known as North Indian Classical Music or Shastriya Sangeet.
    • The National anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana, is classified as Hindustani Classical Music.

Additional Information 

Name Profession Awards
Pt. Hariprasad Chaaurasia Classical flutist Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Hindustani Music
Pt. Ravishankar Sitar Player Padma Vibhushan
Pt. Shivkumar Sharma Indian musical Composer Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Music- Instrumental (Santoor)

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