Renowned Indian classical singer Kishori Amonkar dies at 84

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Singer Kishori Amonkar was renowned for her innovative interpretation of classical Indian music.

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Renowned Indian classical singer Kishori Amonkar dies at 84

Singer Kishori Amonkar, renowned for her innovative interpretation of classical Indian music, has died, one of her students said Tuesday. (BCCL)

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One of the leading lights of the Jaipur “gharana” or community of musicians, Amonkar was trained by her mother, Mogubai Kurdikar, who was also a well-known singer. (BCCL)

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She broadened the sweep of the Jaipur gharana, with a repertoire that included light classical songs set to traditional ragas, devotionals and even lent her voice to film music. (BCCL)

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For this she was criticized by purists, but her soulful renditions earned her millions of fans across India. (PTI)

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The ``demise of Kishori Amonkar is an irreparable loss to Indian classical music. Deeply pained by her demise. May her soul rest in peace,'' Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. (BCCL)

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``The works of Kishori Amonkar will always remain popular among people for years to come,'' Modi said. (PTI)

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For her contribution to the popularization and development of classical Indian music, the government honored her with two of the country's top civilian honours. (PTI)

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