Girija Devi
Indian classical singer · India · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1929 to 2017 · aged 88
Girija Devi was an Indian classical singer of the Seniya and Banaras gharanas. She performed classical and light classical music and helped elevate the profile of thumri. She was dubbed as the 'Queen of Thumri' for her contribution in the genre. She died on 24 October 2017.
Girija Devi is read about 37 times a day, in 27 languages.
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Devi in 2006
Mohd. Hamid Ansari presenting the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship 2010 to Girija Devi, at the investiture ceremony of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2010
The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Dr. Girija Devi, at a Civil Investiture Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 12, 2016Awards
About this person
Country
India
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2017 · aged 88
