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Hindustani

Agra Gharana

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Vocal Tradition

Founder

Ghagge Khudabaksh (Mid-19th century)

Characteristics

  • ●Rooted in dhrupad tradition with powerful, resonant voice
  • ●Strong lower octave (kharaj) command required
  • ●Nom-tom style alap creating majestic, unhurried openings
  • ●Intricate bol-baant and bol-taans as signature elements
  • ●Dramatic 'throw' of voice with commanding projection

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Notable Artists

Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan

Ustad Vilayat Hussain Khan

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Pandit Shrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar

Pandit Shrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar

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Pandit Ganesh Balawant Nawathe

Pandit Ganesh Balawant Nawathe

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Other Notable Artists

Faiyaz Khan·Sharafat Hussain Khan·Shrikrishna Ratanjankar·Jitendra Abhisheki

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