Kishori Amonkar Live Performance, ( Meera Bai Bhajan ) Piya Bin Soono Mahra Des

Vidushi Kishori Amonkar , High-brow classicism ran through Kishori Amonkar’s veins. She was the daughter of the celebrated vocalist Mogubai Kurdikar, a foremost disciple of Ustad Alladiya Khan Sahib of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. Groomed and nurtured under the watchful guidance of her illustrious mother, Kishori Amonkar blossomed into an exceptionally promising artiste. Catholic and progressive in her outlook, she had no hesitation in imbibing whatever was worth assimilating from other styles. Yet, she remained an uncompromising stickler for tradition. Her voice was melodious, rich, and sonorous in both tone and timbre. A listener, lost in the graceful nuances of her notes, is transported to a new aesthetic realm—one where the emphasis lies not merely on sweetness, but on strength. It ultimately manifests as a rare and compelling blend: “sweet strength.” ⸻ #indianclassicalmusic #kishoriamonkar #hindustaniclassicalmusic