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Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj passes away
Updated On: 17 August, 2020 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj (90), who belonged to the Mewati Gharana died in New Jersey on Monday
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Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj passed away in New Jersey, USA on Monday, his family said. Pandit Jasraj was 90. His music career spanned over 80 years and in his illustrious career, he had been bestowed with multiple awards and recognitions, including Padma Shri, Padma Bhusan and Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to Indian music. His teachings transcended boundaries and reached countries like the United States and Canada.
His training as a vocalist began at an early age and for his immense contribution to the world of music, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1975, the Padma Bhushan in 1990, Bharat Ratna Bhimsen Joshi Classical Music Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013, and Marwar Sangeet Ratna Award in 2014. In the year 2000, Pandit Jasraj was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour.
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