Jasraj

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Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930  – 17 August 2020)[1] was an Indian classical vocalist. His songs were related to Mewati gharana.[2] His musical career lasted for 75 years. He was born in present-day Fatehabad, Haryana.

He was also the founder of schools for Indian classical music in Atlanta, Tampa, Vancouver, Toronto, New York, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Mumbai, and Kerala.[3][4] At age 90, he was teaching some of his international students through Skype.[5][6]

Jasraj died of cardiac arrest on 17 August 2020 while visiting family in the United States in New Jersey, aged 90.[7][8][9]

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References

  1. "Pandit Jasraj, 90, passes away in New Jersey; Modi mourns 'exceptional mentor'". The Economic Times. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  2. Kulkarni, Pranav (15 December 2008). Pandit Jasraj casts magic spell. http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pandit-jasraj-casts-magic-spell/398561/. Retrieved 4 August 2017. 
  3. Watts, Gabbie (27 July 2017). Sangeetayan Promotes Indian Classical Music In Atlanta. http://news.wabe.org/post/sangeetayan-promotes-indian-classical-music-atlanta. 
  4. Rele, Nitish (May 2006). "Pandit Jasraj Looks to Enlighten Americans on Indian Music". Khaas Baat. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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  7. "Pandit Jasraj passes away at 90". The Indian Express. 2020-08-17. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  8. "Music legend Pandit Jasraj, recipient of Padma Vibhushan award, passes away at the age of 90". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
  9. "Pandit Jasraj Passes Away: people said- 'End of an era'". 17 August 2020. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2020.