Pandit Rajaram alias Raja Kale is an Indian vocalist, composer, and scholar of
Indian classical
Indian classical music is the classical music of the Indian subcontinent. It has two major traditions: the North Indian classical music known as '' Hindustani'' and the South Indian expression known as '' Carnatic''. These traditions were not ...
, semi-classical, and devotional music. He is a senior disciple
[''6th edition of Pt Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav to be held from Jan 7–9'', Time of India, Pune edition, January 2, 2011] of Pandit
Jitendra Abhisheki
Ganesh Balawant Nawathe, better known as Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki (21 September 1929 – 7 November 1998), was an Indian vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. While he distinguished himself ...
. He also received valuable guidance from Pt. C. P. Rele and Pt. Balasaheb Poonchwale from the
Gwalior gharana
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The favourite singers of t ...
. Pt. Raja Kale is known for rendering both old and new
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the classical music of northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It may also be called North Indian classical music or, in Hindustani, ''shastriya sangeet'' (). It is played in instruments like the violin, sita ...
with an approach that is at once eclectic and focused on the performance.
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He holds a PhD (1990) with the thesis Importance of Bandish in Khayal. He has also received senior fellowship from the Department of Culture of the Government of India for the study of the subject: "Comparative study and analysis of "Gayaki" of Legendary singers Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi BR (; ; 4 February 1922 – 24 January 2011), also known by the honorific prefix Pandit, was one of the greatest Indian vocalists from Karnataka, in the Hindustani classical tradition. He is known for the ''khayal ...
, Pandit Kumar Gandharva
Pandit Kumar Gandharva (pronunciation:, Kn: ಕುಮಾರ್ ಗಂಧರ್ವ; 8 April 1924 – 12 January 1992), originally known as Shivaputra Siddharamayya Komkalimath was an Indian classical singer, well known for his unique vocal style ...
, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki
Ganesh Balawant Nawathe, better known as Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki (21 September 1929 – 7 November 1998), was an Indian vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. While he distinguished himself ...
, and Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930 – 17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the '' Mewati gharana'' (musical apprenticeship lineage). His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame ...
. He has performed live on several notable occasions, and on broadcast media, including TV, Radio in India and KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM on Chaitime.[Bandish in Khayal – In conversation with Hindustani Classical artist Pandit Dr. Raja Kal]
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Early life and background
Pt. Raja Kale received his initiation in music from his father Prabhakarrao Kale, and further training from Pandit Uttamrao Agnihotri. He then studied music with Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki
Ganesh Balawant Nawathe, better known as Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki (21 September 1929 – 7 November 1998), was an Indian vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. While he distinguished himself ...
, a veteran vocalist and a great composer of classical and semi-classical forms of Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the classical music of northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It may also be called North Indian classical music or, in Hindustani, ''shastriya sangeet'' (). It is played in instruments like the violin, sita ...
.
Awards
Vatsalabai Joshi Puraskar, 2007
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Smriti Puraskar 2021
Discography
* Raag Sarita, HMV
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The first HMV-branded store was opened by the Gramophone Company ...
* Seasons, Pan Music
* Bandish, Prathamesh Art
* Apoorva Geete, Mala entertainment
* Album on Classical Music, Alurkar Cassette Co.
* Krishna, Ninad Music Co.
* HM Volume 2, Colour Red Dog: Raja Kale, HM
Notable performances
* Tansen
Tansen ( – 26 April 1589), also referred to and commonly known as Sangeet Samrat () , was a Hindustani classical musician. Born in a Hindu Gaur Brahmin family, he learnt and perfected his art in the northwest region of modern Madhya Pra ...
Samaroh, Gwalior
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[ Anant Maral Shastri#Saluting the Legends]
* Sawai Gandharva Punyatithi Mahotsov, Pune
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* Guru Shishya Parampara concert, with Guru Jitendra Abhisheki
Ganesh Balawant Nawathe, better known as Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki (21 September 1929 – 7 November 1998), was an Indian vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. While he distinguished himself ...
, ICCR New Delhi
References
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Hindustani composers
Hindustani singers
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)