Renowned vocalist Shyamala G Bhave passes away at 79
- Renowned vocalist Shyamala G Bhave, who had an equal command over Hindustani and Carnatic music, passed away on Friday at her residence after suffering a stroke, family members said. She was 79 and was unmarried.
- “She was ailing for quite some time…Three days ago, she was discharged from a hospital. Her condition worsened after that.
- She passed away this morning at 7.15 am after suffering a stroke,” family members said.
- Shyamala Bhave’s younger sister Nirmala, who lives in the US, was by her side when the end came.
- Her father, late Govind Vitthal Bhave, trained her in Hindustani music, while she was tutored in the Carnatic stream by noted vocalists A Subbaraya and B Doreswamy.
- Her mother Lakshmi Bhave was also a classical vocalist. Shyamala Bhave won a music competition when she was six years old and started giving music performances when she turned 12.
- She was bestowed with the title of ‘Ubhaya Gaana Vidushi (expert in both styles)’ by Sir M Visvesvaraya, the 19th Diwan of Mysore.
About Karnataka-
- Karnataka is a state in southwest India with Arabian Sea coastlines. The capital, Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), is a high-tech hub known for its shopping and nightlife. To the southwest, Mysore is home to lavish temples including Mysore Palace, former seat of the region’s maharajas.
- Capital– Bengaluru.
- Chief Minister (CM)– Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yediyurappa.
- Governor– Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala.
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