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| Background information | |
| Born | 8 August 1908 Benares, British India |
| Died | 18 March 1977 (aged 68) New Delhi, India |
| Genres | Hindustani |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Awards | Padma Shri (1966) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award |
Siddheswari Devi (8 August 1908[1] – 18 March 1977)[2] was a legendary Hindustani singer from Varanasi, India, known as Maa (mother). Her music embodied the Banaras Gharana style, which focuses on conveying deep emotions and feelings through musical notes and voice modulations. A stalwart figure in thumri, Siddheshwari's repertoire also encompassed khayals, dhrupads, dadras, tappas, kajris, chaitis, horis, and bhajans.[1]
She is considered one of the greatest Thumri singers of the 20th century and was called the 'Thumri Queen' by her contemporaries like Kesarbai Kerkar.[3]
- ^ a b "Siddheshwari Devi". Prasar Bharati, Government of India.
- ^ Journal of the Indian Musicological Society, 1977, p. 51
- ^ Dhaneshwar, Amarendra (4 October 2008). "Divine Grace". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 12 August 2024.