 Kishori Amonkar (1932-2017)Kishori Amonkar was an Indian Vocalist and an exponent of the Jaipur gharana. She was born in Bombay on 10th April 1932. Her father died when she was 7 years old. She had two younger siblings, three of them raised by their mother who was also a classical vocalist Mogubai Kurdikar .
Amonkar 's initial training in music was started by her mother. She performed with her mother in various concerts and also accompanied her on the tanpura. Later she received her vocal lessons in Hindustani Classical music from Anjanibai Malpekar. She learnt from Ustad Anwar Hussain Khan of Agra gharana . Amonkar's career as a classical vocalist grew in 1960s and 70s. She performed Thumris and Bhajans as well in various places.
Kishori Amonkar was married to Ravindra Amonkar a school teacher. The couple had two sons. Amonkar received several Indian national awards including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. Beside that she also received Natya Sangeet Academy Fellowship . She died on 3rd April 2017 at the age of 84.
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