Gulubhai Jasdanwalla Explained

Gulubhai Jasdanwalla
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Khayal, Bhajans, Thumris
Occupation:Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana

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

Background

From a 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Artistesdetails.
  2. Web site: Orkut -. www.orkut.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20100108202310/http://www.orkut.com/Main . 2010-01-08.
  3. http://www.underscorerecords.com/catalog/detail/114/Samarpan-Tribute-to-Jaipur-Atrauli-Gharana Samarpan