Gulubhai Jasdanwalla

Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was a Hindustani Classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana and one of the foremost disciples of Gharana founder Utd. Alladiya Khan.

Gulubhai Jasdanwalla
GenresKhayal, Bhajans, Thumris
Occupation(s)Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
InstrumentsVocals

Background

From a Parsi entrepreneurial family, Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was a race horse breeder and a collector of Raags and compositions signature of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. He was a successful importer-exporter in Mumbai.

Musical career

Utd. Manji Khan taught him the Jaipur-Atrauli Gayaki until his death in 1937, at which point his father Utd. Alladiya Khan continued.[1] Because of his financial success, Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was able to dedicate ample time for music and became a skilled musician. Gulubhai Jasdanwalla produced many successful disciples, including Smt. Shruti Sadolikar, and his foremost being Pt. Ratnakar Pai.[2] Recordings of Gulubhai Jasdanwalla's private performances have been kept by friends and colleagues.[3]

Discography

References
  1. http://www.underscorerecords.com/artistes/detail/49/Gulubhai_Jasdanwalla
  2. http://www.orkut.com/Main#CommMsgs?cmm=14238293&tid=2597368082789964324 Archived 2010-01-08 at the Wayback Machine
  3. http://www.underscorerecords.com/catalog/detail/114/Samarpan-Tribute-to-Jaipur-Atrauli-Gharana Samarpan


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