Gangubai Hangal

Infobox musical artist
Name = Gangubai Hangal
ಗಂಗೂಬಾಯಿ ಹಾನಗಲ್



Img_capt = Gangubai Hangal with her daughter Krishna Hangal (left)
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Origin = Hubli, Karnataka
Genre = Hindustani Classical Music - Khayal
Occupation = Hindustani Classical Vocalist
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Gangubai Hangal ( _kn. ಗಂಗೂಬಾಯಿ ಹಾನಗಲ್) (born on March 5, 1913) is one of the greats of the Hindustani classical music. She is a vocalist and an exponent of the Kirana Gharana [ [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mag/2005/03/27/stories/2005032700550100.htm Grand legend] "The Hindu", Mar 27, 2005.] . She learnt her music under the tutelage of Sawai Gandharva. Gangubai lives in the city of Hubli in Karnataka.

Awards and recognition

* Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award in 1971.
* Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award in 2002.
* Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1973.

* Dinanath Mangeshkar Award in 1997

Further reading

* "India’s 50 Most Illustrious Women" (ISBN 81-88086-19-3) by Indra Gupta
* "The song of my life". As told to Mr. N.K.Kulkarni, translated into English by G.N.Hangal

References

External links

* [http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/mausam/gangubai.html "Gangubai Hangal" Detailed Biography]
* [http://news.oneindia.in/2006/03/05/gangubai-hangal-feted-on-her-94th-birthday-1141626364.html Gangubai Hangal feted on her 94th birthday]