Gangubai hangal biography of william

In Memoriam: Gangubai Hangal, &#;

A tiny woman with a preternaturally deep voice, Gangubai Hangal achieved national fame in India as one of the greatest singers of the ornate improvisational artsong called khyal (&#;imagination&#; in Arabic). She died on Tuesday, July 21st, , at a hospital near her home in Hubli, Karnataka State, India. She was ninety-seven years old and had given her last public concert two years before.

She overcame the dual barriers of caste and gender to become a nationally revered and respected artist. Her life was marked by rejection and sorrow, but her extraordinary voice and powerfully emotional singing brought her acclaim and international recognition.

Her story spans almost a century; her life as a professional performer lasted at least seventy-five years. Keep reading, and find out about Gandhari &#;Gangubai&#; Hangal, a woman who triumphed over tragedy to become one of the century&#;s greatest voices.

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