Jasraj

Jasraj
Jasraj
	Pandit Jasraj Performing at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal in Poonam-35 Program (2015)
Born	28 January 1930; Hisar, Punjab, British India; (now Fatehabad, Haryana, India)
Died	17 August 2020 (aged 90); New Jersey, U.S.
Occupations	Singer; music teacher; tabla player;
Spouse	Madhura Shantaram (m. 1962)
Children	Shaarang Dev Pandit; Durga Jasraj;
Relatives	Pandit Maniram (brother) Vasant Kumar Pandit (Cousin)
Awards	See awards and honours
	Musical career
Genres	Hindustani classical music
Instruments	Vocals; tabla;
Years active	1945–2020
Website	pjim.org

Jasraj (28 January 1930^[4] – 17 August 2020^[5]) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana (musical apprenticeship lineage). His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect and numerous major awards and accolades. His legacy includes memorable performances of classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations in various genres including Haveli Sangeet and popularizing the Mewati Gharana – a school of thought in Hindustani classical music. Pandit Jasraj taught music to amateur and professional students in India, Europe, Canada and the United States.

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^ "Legendary Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj passes away". Mumbai Live. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
^ Khurana, Suanshu (25 January 2015). "Pandit Jasraj looks back at a long, musical life on his 85th birthday". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
^ "Pandit Jasraj, 90, passes away in New Jersey; Modi mourns 'exceptional mentor'". The Economic Times. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.

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[3] "Legendary Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj passes away". Mumbai Live. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.

[:1-4] Khurana, Suanshu (25 January 2015). "Pandit Jasraj looks back at a long, musical life on his 85th birthday". The Indian Express. Retrieved 5 August 2017.

[et-5] "Pandit Jasraj, 90, passes away in New Jersey; Modi mourns 'exceptional mentor'". The Economic Times. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.

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Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj Performing at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal in Poonam-35 Program (2015)
Born	(1930-01-28)28 January 1930 Hisar, Punjab, British India (now Fatehabad, Haryana, India)
Died	17 August 2020(2020-08-17) (aged 90) New Jersey, U.S.
Occupations	Singer music teacher tabla player
Spouse	Madhura Shantaram (m. 1962)
Children	Shaarang Dev Pandit Durga Jasraj ^[1]^[2]
Relatives	Pandit Maniram (brother) Vasant Kumar Pandit (Cousin)
Awards	See awards and honours
Musical career
Genres	Hindustani classical music
Instruments	Vocals tabla
Years active	1945–2020^[3]
Musical artist
Website	pjim.org

Jasraj

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