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21st SEPTEMBER 1929 - 7th NOVEMBER 1998   PANDIT JITENDRA ABHISHEKI

  1. Jitendra Abhisheki
    Vocalist
  2. Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki was an Indian vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. Wikipedia
  3. BornSeptember 21, 1929, Mangeshi village
  4. DiedNovember 7, 1998, Pune

Jitendra Abhisheki

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Jitendra Abhisheki
Also known asJitendra Abhisheki
Born21 September 1929
MangeshiGoaIndia
Died7 November 1998 (aged 69)
GenresClassical, semi-classical, devotional, musical theatre
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, music teacher
Years active1929–1998
WebsiteOfficial site
Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki (Devanagari: जितेंद्र अभिषेकी; 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 in Hindustani music, he is also credited for revival of the Marathi musical theatre in the 1960s.

Early life and background[edit]

Abhisheki was born in MangeshiGoa. His family was traditionally attached to the Mangueshi Temple of Lord Shiva. His father, Balawantrao aka Bikambhat, was a half-brother and a disciple of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar,[citation needed] and the temple priest and a Kirtankar (performer of Kirtana, a devotional music style). Balawantrao taught Jitendra the basic principles of Hindustani classical music. Abhishek received further training in vocal music from Jagannathbua Purohit and Azmat Hussain Khan of Agra Gharana, and Gulubhai Jasdanwala of Jaipur Gharana. He developed a distinct style of rendering khyal, and was also well known for his renditions of Marathi Natyasangeet and devotional songs.[citation needed]

Career[edit]

After receiving a degree in Sanskrit literature, Abhisheki joined All India Radio (AIR) at Mumbai for a brief period, when he came in contact with several musicians and also got an opportunity to display his musical talents by composing several pieces for radio programs. Around this time, he received a scholarship from the Indian Government for advanced training in Hindustani classical music under Azmat Hussain Khan.
He composed vocal as well as background scores for 25 Marathi plays. After receiving a Homi Bhabha fellowship in the late sixties, he taught at a music school run in the USA by sitarist Ravi Shankar. He maintained his ties to his homeland of Goa through his association with the Kala Academy, counseling and guiding students from that state.

Legacy[edit]

Besides son Shounak Abhisheki, Abhisheki's well-known musical disciples include Asha KhadilkarDevaki PanditShubha MudgalAjit KadkadeRaja KalePrabhakar Karekar and Vijay Koparkar.

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      1. Jitendra Abhisheki
        Vocalist
      2. Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki was an Indian vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. Wikipedia
      3. BornSeptember 21, 1929, Mangeshi village
      4. DiedNovember 7, 1998, Pune
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