About the CD The Genius of Series The world of Hindustani Classical Music
comprises of Geniuses both vocalists and instrumentalists. Their music
emanates a divine spark. Be it their first recording or a phase of
experimentation or perhaps a time when thy reached a crescendo in their
careers each of these is a slice of history. And we at Saregama are proud
custodians of these immortal moments. In this series we have compiled some of
the finest performances of the legends thereby showcasing the genius of these
Geniuses!. Girija Devi Girija Devi is a doyen of the Banaras gharana. She was
trained by sarjuprasad Misra and Shrichand Mishra first in Khayal and later in
Thumri. Devi made her public debut at the age of 20 on all India Radio. She
helped elevate the profile of Thumri and sang a variety of other styles
including khayal, dhrupad folk music and tappa. A recipient of the Padmashree
and the Padma Bhushan from the president of India she had been honored by all
the music academies of the states. The coveted title of sangit Shiromani by
the prayag Sangeet Samiti Allahabad was also bestowed upon her. In her musical
career spanning over four decades Girijadevi performed across the globe
besides at all prestigious music conferences in India. Teaching at the ITC
Sangeet Research Academy from its inception in the early 90s Devi Served as
guru for many students including Dalia Rahut, Jayita Pandey and Satyanarayan
Misra the son of her own guru Pandit Sarju Prasad Leaving the school after 12
years she returned to Varanasi where she became a visiting professor at
Banaras Hindu University. Click here to view the details of this product.