Kirana
GharanaKarnataka/Maharashtra
Hindustani Vocal
Founder
Abdul Karim Khan, Abdul Wahid Khan
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
Harsh Narayan
Sarangi
Pandit Ram Narayan
Sarangi
Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan
Vocal
Neha Tummala
Vocals
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi
Vocal
Pandit Ramchandra Kundgolkar Saunshi
Vocal
Ustad Faiyaz Khan
Vocal
Pandit Vijay Sardeshmukh
Vocal
Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan
Vocal
Pandit Chintaman Raghunath Vyas
Vocal
Pranav Shikarpur
Bansuri
Other Notable Artists
Bhimsen Joshi·Gangubai Hangal·Hirabai Barodekar·Sawai Gandharva