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Panchakshara Gawai
Panchakshara Gawai | |
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| Born | Panchakshara Gawai (1892-02-02)2 February 1892 |
| Died | 11 June 1944(1944-06-11) (aged 52) |
Panchakshara Gawai (2 February 1892 – 11 June 1944) was a blind singer from Gadag, a town in North Karnataka, India.
Also known as 'Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai'. He was born at Kadashettihalli in Hangal Taluk, Karnataka. The Kannada film Sangeetha Sagara Ganayogi Panchakshara Gavai is based on his life.
Life history and contributions
Ganayogi Pandit Panchakshara Gavayi was a great Hindusthani musician and Guru from Karnataka.
His birth name was Gadigeyya. Born blind, Gadigeyya and his elder brother Gurubasava both had melodious voice and Musical talent.
Kirana gharana singers
They were able to play many instruments. Pleased by their Musical abilities, Sri Kumara Swamiji of Hanagal came forward to arrange proper Musical training for them. A Musician from Tanjaore taught Carnatic Music to these children for some time.
Their next Guru was one Bh