String of bad news continue unabated. Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj passes away at the age of 90.

Report- Vikas Chandra Agrawal

Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj passed away on Monday in America’s New Jersey confirmed her daughter Durga Jasraj due to cardiac arrest. He had turned 90 in January this year.

Pandit Jasraj (Born 28 January 1930 – Death17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana. His musical career has spanned more than 80 years and led to numerous major awards. His performances of classical and semi-classical vocals have become albums and film soundtracks. Jasraj has taught music in India, Canada and the US. Some of his students have in turn become notable musicians such as violinist Kala Ramnath

With a career spanning over 80 years, he was a recipient of various prestigious awards and honours including Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

It will be impossible to fill the void created by the death of Pandit Jasraj. Alvida …Sangeet Martand  Pandit Jasraj you will continue to rule our hearts.

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