Echoes of Sufi Chants - Kishori Amonkar Raag Todi 1 of 3

Kishori Amonkar (Marathi: किशोरी आमोणकर) (born April 10, 1931 in Mumbai) is a noted Indian classical vocalist. She sings khyal in the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana style.

Kishori Amonkar's mother was Mogubai Kurdikar (1904-2001), a renowned classical vocalist. Kishori has a sister and a brother. According to a biography written by late Datta Marulkar, her father's name was Madhavdas Bhatiya. An article on her mother Mogubai by noted music critic Ramkrishna Bakre mentions that Kishori's father died when she was very young but does not mention the father's name.

Amonkar quickly imbibed the nuances of the difficult Jaipur-Atrauli gharana of music. She has developed her own style which emphasizes the emotional content of musical notes while maintaining the rigor of the Jaipur "gaayaki" (singing style). Music critic Vamanrao Deshpande, who was also her guru-bandhu, had hailed her as one of the greatest artists of 20th century. She has dabbled more in lighter forms of music than the earlier generations of Jaipur Gharana musicians.

Popularly known as Gana Saraswati (translation: the Saraswati of Singing), Kishori Amonkar has received the following awards:

Padma Vibhushan (2002)
Rashtrapati Award
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1985)
Sangeet Samragni Award (Translation: Queen of Singing) (1997)
Padma Bhushan (1987)

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[aniroe]

this woman is genius... she will suddenly shift from a rapid taan to holding a single note... and vice versa, to create unpredictable, yet extremely moving effects.

[nietzsche12]

I really can't thank you enough for uploading these videos. They are a constant source of pleasure and edification in my life. They have increased my faith immensely. Peace be with you!

[TheMansarover]

voice from heaven resonating our heart and mind, thanks for loading this music, may GOD be

with you

[karthick2106]

So divine!!! 

[ravisimon]

unbelievable music - so great - thanks - ravi Simon

[pidborch]

Very delightful singing---superb

[MrSugona]

Any idea who are accompanying her in this clip? Vocal, Tabla and harmonium.

[cosmicjohn09]

Jai. such nice singing and music.wonderful.most uplifting. ta4 posting. Aum shanti. divine peace to all. from CJ. x.

[shamuhiri]

I dont know word by word meaning. The way I understand that we all end up near allah . Then the question asked is not about your status in life , it is only the good deeds you have done in your life. Please correct me if I am wrong. shyamala.

[green0fairy0boy]

I found the Lyrics, can someone translate ?

Begun Gun Gaawe

Allah Ke Saamne Sab Jaayeinge

Tab Poochenge Baat

Ya Milsoaun Mehmood Sabhi Ko

Allahdiya Va Se Sajudke

Kahat Gun Saras

Kachhu Bane Nahin Aake Baat

[Brahmoham]

When you listen to Hindustani music you understand the difference between divinity and religion... this is what it means to know the divine...without religion..

[arifkhan100]

saqib do you know the words to the bandish. she has sung it beautifully.