Hindustani
Kirana Gharana
Karnataka/Maharashtra
Vocal Tradition
Founder
Abdul Karim Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan (Late 19th century)
Characteristics
- ●Emphasis on sur (pitch perfection) with slow, meditative raga development
- ●Long-held notes with subtle microtonal shading
- ●Calm, devotional mood influenced by veena's sustained tones
- ●Melodic, decorative taans rather than fast or rhythmic
- ●Deliberate pace allowing each note to resonate fully
Notable Artists
Vidushi Prabha Atre
Vocal
Pandit Pran Nath
Vocal
Ustad Abdul Karim Khan
Vocal
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi
Vocal
Pandit Ramchandra Kundgolkar Saunshi
Vocal
Ustad Faiyaz Khan
Vocal
Pandit Vijay Sardeshmukh
Vocal
Pandit Chintaman Raghunath Vyas
Vocal
Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan
Vocal
Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan
Vocal
Other Notable Artists
Bhimsen Joshi·Gangubai Hangal·Hirabai Barodekar·Sawai Gandharva