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Hindustani Classical Vocalist Gangubai Hangal Passes Away

Well known and renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist  / Singer Gangubai Hangal passed away on 21st July, 2009. She was 97.

Gangubai was the recipient of several prestigious awards -

1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 1973.

2. Padma Vibhushan,  2002.

3. Karnataka Sangeet Nritya Academy Award, 1962

4. Padma Bhushan, 1971.

Listen to Ragas by Gangubai Hangal here: http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindustani/singers/Gangubai+Hangal.html

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