Girija Devi Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was Girija Devi born?
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Born in Varanasi on 8th May 1929
2
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When did Girija Devi ji start music?
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Her father played the harmonium and taught music and had take lessons starting the age of 5
3
Q
When did Girija Devi ji make her first public debut?
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In 1949 on All India Radio Allahbad but faced opposition from her mother and grandmother as they believed that no upper class woman should perform publicly
4
Q
Interesting facts about Girija Devi
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- worked as a faculty memebr of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata in the 1980s
- Taught several students to preserve her musical heritage
5
Q
Which gharana does she belongs to and what is her presentation?
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Sang in Banaras Gharana and presented the thumri style of the tradition who status helped to elevate
6
Q
Awards won by Girija Devi
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- Padma Shri
- Padma Bhushan
-Padma Vibhushan
7
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When did Girija Devi die?
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Passed away on 24th October 2017 in Kolkata ,India
