Pandit Gajananbuwa's 75th Birthday Celebration 10th to 12th May 1985.

Pandit Gajananbuwa was one of the most versatile musicians of his time. Indeed you could argue that he was a unique musician. Here is a brief summary of the key facts of Gajananbuwa's life. Birth: 30th January 1911 in Mumbai Parents: Pandit Antubuwa and Indirabai. Death: 28th June 1987 in Dombivali He was a child prodigy. He started translating the musical configuration - Tanas - in the musical notation - Saragama -at a young age. Of course one could argue that Buwa's talent at a young age was not a surprise because he was the son of the Great 'Pandit Antubuwa Joshi' ! He was one of the few musicians who had mastered the Gayaki of three different Gharanas - i.e. Singing style of three musical traditions- schools. It is difficult enough to learn and grasp the Gayaki of one Gharana. It takes many years may be a life time to master the Gayaki of a single Gharana. Buwa however mastered the traditions of three musical schools in one life time. He was probably the only Musician of an exceptionally high standard who was both a vocalist and an instrumentalist. Indeed he is rightly credited to have introduced the use of violin to play the Indian Classical Music. He was an undisputed grand master of Laya - Rhythm. He was an illustrious Guru (teacher) who generously taught, trained and passed on his knowledge and Gayaki on a one to one basis to many noted musicians of today who continue the tradition of his musical style (Gayaki). Wonderful speech by Dr Ashok Ranade. A real treat in it's own right. The celebration took place in Dombivali near Mumbai in Maharashtra State. It was organised by Shivanand Sangeet Pratishtan founded by Pandit Gajananbuwa.