Gulubhai Jasdanwalla

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Gulubhai Jasdanwalla
Genres Khayal, Bhajans, Thumris
Occupation(s) Hindustani classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Instrument(s) Vocals

Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was a Hindustani Classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana and one of the foremost disciples of Gharana founder Utd. Alladiya Khan.

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Background

From a entrepreneurial family, Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was a race horse breeder and a collector of Raags and compositions signature of the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana. He was a successful importer-exporter in Mumbai.

Musical career

Utd. Manji Khan taught him the Jaipur-Atrauli Gayaki until his death in 1937, at which point his father Utd. Alladiya Khan continued. [1] Because of his financial success, Gulubhai Jasdanwalla was able to dedicate ample time for music and became a skilled musician. Gulubhai Jasdanwalla produced many successful disciples, including Smt. Shruti Sadolikar, and his foremost being Pt. Ratnakar Pai. [2] Recordings of Gulubhai Jasdanwalla's private performances have been kept by friends and colleagues. [3]

Discography

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References

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  3. http://www.underscorerecords.com/catalog/detail/114/Samarpan-Tribute-to-Jaipur-Atrauli-Gharana Samarpan