Zohrabai
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Zohrabai Agrewali (1868–1913), also known
Gramophone Company of India
.
Early life and background
Zohrabai was born in 1868 in
Hindustani Classical Music
, she took on the surname Agrewali that translates to "from Agra".
During the early years of her life, Zihrabai received training from Ustad Sher Khan, Ustad Kallan Khan and the noted composer Mehboob Khan (Daras Piya).[4]
Performing career
Zohrabai performed and recorded tracks from such forms of the
ghazals which she learned from Ahmad Khan of Dhaka
.
Zoharabai's singing influenced Ustad
Patiala Gharana
held her in high regard.
The
Gramophone Company of India signed an exclusive contract with her in 1908 with a payment of Rs 2,500 per year for 25 songs. Zohrabai recorded over 60 songs during 1908–1911. In 1994, her 18 most famous songs were reissued on one audiotape followed by a compact disc in 2003.[5]
Only a few short pieces by Zohrabai survive in the form of
Sohini). A select few of the 78 rpm recordings were made available for streaming on Patrick Moutal's website
.
References
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Faiyaz Khan profile". India Today.
- ^ "Chords & Notes". The Hindu. 24 November 2003. Archived from the original on 7 December 2003. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Zohra Bai - Tribute to a Maestro". ITC Sangeet Research Academy. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Melodies on record". The Sunday Tribune. 13 April 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
- ^ "Zohrabai "Agrewali": List of 78 rpm recordings". Courses.nus.edu.sg. 4 November 2005. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
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