Balakrishnabuwa Ichalkaranjikar
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Balakrishnabuwa Ichalkaranjikar (1849–1926) was an India
n vocalist of khayal singing.
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He travelled to Gwalior, then Mecca of Khayal style in Indian Classical Music, and learned under Vasudeorao Joshi. He then returned to Maharashtra, and settled near Miraj because its climate suited him. Soon Miraj and the area near it became a major hub of Hindustani classical music and has remained so for more than 100 years. It is a combination o conducive cultural climate, the aptitude shown for classical music by people in the area, and tireless efforts of teachers among whom Balakrishnabuwa, being the first to bring the gayaki to western India, deserves to be put on a special pedestal.
, his own son Annabuwa, Anant Manohar Joshi (Antu-buwa), Mirashi buwa
and Vamanbuwa Chafekar. Annabuwa predeceased him. His son's death caused him great sadness in his final years.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n vocalist of khayal singing.
Early life and background
Balakrishnabuwa Ichalkaranjikar was born in MaharashtraMaharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
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He travelled to Gwalior, then Mecca of Khayal style in Indian Classical Music, and learned under Vasudeorao Joshi. He then returned to Maharashtra, and settled near Miraj because its climate suited him. Soon Miraj and the area near it became a major hub of Hindustani classical music and has remained so for more than 100 years. It is a combination o conducive cultural climate, the aptitude shown for classical music by people in the area, and tireless efforts of teachers among whom Balakrishnabuwa, being the first to bring the gayaki to western India, deserves to be put on a special pedestal.
Disciples
Buwa's slow, majestic singing was marked by gravitas. His chief disciples include Vishnu Digambar PaluskarVishnu Digambar Paluskar
Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar was a Hindustani musician. He sung the original version of the bhajan Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram.-Early life and background:...
, his own son Annabuwa, Anant Manohar Joshi (Antu-buwa), Mirashi buwa
Mirashi buwa
Mirashi buva was a Indian singer and a disciple of Balkrushnabuva Ichalkaranjikar of Gwalior gharana. He was known for his fast taans. He was also an actor and had performed in many of the Sangeet natakas....
and Vamanbuwa Chafekar. Annabuwa predeceased him. His son's death caused him great sadness in his final years.
Legacy
While he had some reservations about his disciple Paluskar's efforts towards popularising music, Paluskar played a major role in expanding appeal of classical music to common folks. Most other styles of singing have had their origins in Gwalior Gharana because it was among the earliest styles to take root and enjoy wider popularity.External links
- Rare Pictures / ichalkaranjikar (A rare picture)