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Statewise GK · Q758

Uttar Pradesh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 758

Q758

Bhimsen Joshi belongs to which Gharana?

A.
Banaras Gharana
B.
Kirana Gharana
Answer
C.
Atrauli Gharana
D.
Rampur Sahaswan Gharana

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi, also known by the honorific prefix Pandit, was one of the greatest Indian vocalists from Karnataka, in the Hindustani classical tradition. He is known for the khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music (bhajans and abhangs). Joshi belongs to the Kirana gharana tradition of Hindustani Classical Music.