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Veteran classical singer Girija Devi passed away
October 26 , 2017
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- Eminent classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Girija Devi passed away.
- A legendary singer of the “Benaras gharana” and fondly called Appa ji had received Padma Shri in 1972, Padma Bhushan in 1989 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016 and she Considered as the queen of Thumri.
- It is a musical form like dhrupad, khayal in Hindustani Classical Music.
- Thumri is common genre of semi-classical Indian music originated in eastern part of Uttar Pradesh.
- Musical grammar is not strictly adhered to and is based on less-weighty or mixed ragas.
- This musical form exists in both its vocal and instrumental forms.
- The themes are predominantly romantic, particularly focussing on the separation of lovers and the pranks of Lord Krishna as a playful lover.
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