Kesarbai Kerkar - A Lifestory

Here's a start for Kesarbai Kerkar: Kesarbai Kerkar, a name that is heard with the heart of Indian classical music, was a famous singer of the Jaipur Atrauli style. She was born in 1892 in Keri, a village in Goa. She started her music trip when she was young. First, she learned from Anandibai Agaskar. Later, she became a student of the very famous Ustad Alladiya Khan, who started the Jaipur Atrauli style. She showed her hard work and skill quickly. She was known for her strong voice, hard to do musical runs, and a special style that people loved. The very famous Bhimsen Joshi thought of her as the "best" singer. The All India Radio played her shows a lot, which made her famous. She also got the Padma Bhushan in 1969. One of her most well known shows was the Raag Bhairavi, which was recorded many times. Her versions of Raag Malkauns and Raag Puriya Dhanashree are also very well liked. Even though she did not sing for films, her music was used in movies like "Anahat". The movie came out in 2003. Kesarbai's effect on Indian classical music is clear. Her memory lives on through her recordings and the many musicians she helped. She gave a lot to the world of Indian classical music. She is remembered as one of the best singers of her time. She died on 1977 09 16.