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Q89 (CDS-I/2024) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Indian classical music Answer Verified

Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre, who passed away recently, was an exponent of which one of the following Gharanas?

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Dr. Prabha Atre (1932–2024) was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist and a preeminent exponent of the Kirana Gharana. She received her musical training under the guidance of Sureshbabu Mane and Hirabai Badodekar, who were themselves prominent figures of the Kirana tradition. Known for her versatile 'gayaki' style, she successfully blended the traditional purity of the Kirana Gharana with influences from other maestros like Amir Khan and Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. Dr. Atre was a highly decorated artist, receiving the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2022 for her immense contributions to Indian classical music. Her passing in January 2024 marked the end of an era for the Kirana Gharana, which is celebrated for its emphasis on swara purity and emotional depth.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prabha_Atre
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