Gajendra Narayan Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bihar, India |
| Died | (2018-04-30)30 April 2018 Patna |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Musicologist Writer |
| Known for | Hindustani music |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Gajendra Narayan Singh was an Indian musician,musicologist, writer, art historian and a former chairman of the Bihar Sangeet Natak Academy, the apex body of the Government of Bihar for music and drama.[1][2] He is the author of four books on music,Mehfil, a historical reference book of music,[3]Swar Gandh (The Fragrance of Swaras), a book of biosketches and music-related anecdotes,[4]Kaljayee Sur: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, a biographical work on the life and music ofBhimsen Joshi,[5] andSurile Logon ki Sangath (Harmonic accompaniment of people), which details the lives and music of some of the notableHindustani classical musicians.[6] His efforts are also known in promoting music[7] and musicians of Bihar and he is reported to have initiated scholarship schemes for musicians during his tenure as the head of the Bihar Sangeet Natak Academy.[8] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of thePadma Shri, in 2007, for his contributions to Indian music.[9] His life has been documented in an autobiography,Bihar ke Sangeeth Parampara (Bihar Music Tradition), which was published byDelhi Public School, Ludhiana, in 2014.[10]
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