Gifted with a resonating magical voice that captivated the refined listeners of Hindustani classical music for generations, Girija Devi played a key part in popularising and raising the profile of Thumri – that gave her the appellation ‘Thumri Queen. Born on May 8, 1929, in Varanasi, to a zamindar, Ramdeo[Read More…]
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Noted classical singer Girija Devi dies of cardiac arrest
Classical singer Girija Devi passed away on Tuesday in Kolkata at the age of 88. She died of a cardiac arrest said, family. Devi was taken to the BM Birla Heart Research Centre with cardiovascular ailments and was put on life support. “Girija Devi’s condition was quite critical when she[Read More…]