Gangubai Hangal Birth Anniversary: Five Facts About The Artist You May Not Know
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Gangubai Hangal Birth Anniversary: Five Facts About The Artist You May Not Know

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Gangubai Hangal Birth Anniversary: Five Facts About The Artist You May Not KnowOne of the most powerful women in Indian classical music was Gangubai Hangal. Belonging to the Kirana style of the Khyal genre of Carnatic music, she went against early 20th century conventions which did not look favourably upon women who chose a singing career. On her 108th birth anniversary, we take a look at some lesser-known facts from Hangal’s life and career. It is known as the Karnataka State Dr. Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University.

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