artists of indian classical music

Indian classical music and dance have a rich heritage with legendary artists contributing across generations. Below is a detailed compilation of some of the most renowned Indian classical artists, categorized by music and dance forms. If you'd like specific genres or a more extended PDF-type document, let me know.

I. Indian Classical Music Artists

A. Hindustani Classical Music (North India)

1. Ustad Bismillah Khan – Shehnai

  • Renowned for popularizing Shehnai on the classical stage.
  • Awarded Bharat Ratna in 2001.

2. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi – Khayal Vocalist (Kirana Gharana)

  • Known for his powerful voice and intricate taans.
  • Bharat Ratna awardee (2008).

3. Ustad Amir Khan – Vocalist (Indore Gharana)

  • Master of slow elaboration of ragas and vilambit khayal.

4. Pandit Ravi Shankar – Sitar

  • Internationally acclaimed sitarist.
  • Collaborated with western musicians like The Beatles.

5. Ustad Vilayat Khan – Sitar

  • Known for Gayaki Ang (vocal style) on Sitar.

6. Ustad Zakir Hussain – Tabla

  • Internationally renowned tabla player and percussionist.

7. Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia – Bansuri (Flute)

  • Elevated the bamboo flute to a solo classical instrument.

8. Ustad Ali Akbar Khan – Sarod

  • Known for his deep and expressive renditions.

9. Pandit Kumar Gandharva – Vocalist

  • Known for his experimentation and unique style.

10. Pandit Jasraj – Mewati Gharana Vocalist

  • Known for devotional music and khayal singing.

B. Carnatic Classical Music (South India)

1. M. S. Subbulakshmi

  • Legendary Carnatic vocalist.
  • First musician to be awarded Bharat Ratna.

2. Dr. Balamuralikrishna

  • Known for his multi-instrumental talents and innovation in ragas.

3. Lalgudi Jayaraman – Violinist

  • Renowned for his smooth, lyrical style.

4. T. N. Krishnan – Violinist

  • Known for his mastery over violin in Carnatic music.

5. Mandolin U. Srinivas

  • Revolutionized the use of the mandolin in Carnatic music.

6. Thyagaraja (1767–1847) – Composer

  • One of the Trinity of Carnatic Music.
  • Composed thousands of devotional songs.

7. Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyama Shastri

  • The other two members of Carnatic Trinity, great composers.

II. Indian Classical Dance Artists

A. Bharatanatyam

1. Rukmini Devi Arundale

  • Revived Bharatanatyam from temple dance to a stage art.

2. Padma Subrahmanyam

  • Scholar, choreographer, and performer.

B. Kathak

1. Pandit Birju Maharaj

  • Legendary exponent of Kathak from the Lucknow Gharana.

2. Sitara Devi

  • Known as the 'Queen of Kathak.'

C. Kathakali

1. Kalamandalam Gopi

  • Master of the elaborate storytelling style of Kerala’s Kathakali.

D. Odissi

1. Kelucharan Mohapatra

  • Iconic Odissi dancer and choreographer.

E. Manipuri

1. Guru Bipin Singh

  • Prominent figure in promoting Manipuri dance.

F. Kuchipudi

1. Vempati Chinna Satyam

  • Classical dancer who shaped Kuchipudi into a prominent dance form.

III. Contemporary Contributors

  • Shubha Mudgal (Hindustani Vocalist)
  • Bombay Jayashri (Carnatic Vocalist)
  • Ranjani-Gayatri Sisters (Carnatic Music)
  • Raja-Radha Reddy (Kuchipudi)
  • Sonal Mansingh (Odissi/Bharatanatyam)

IV. Awards & Honors in Indian Classical Arts

  • Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
  • Padma Awards (Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan)
  • Bharat Ratna (Highest Civilian Award)

V. Gharanas in Hindustani Music

  • Kirana Gharana
  • Gwalior Gharana
  • Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
  • Patiala Gharana
  • Agra Gharana
  • Benaras Gharana
  • Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana

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