Kaivalya Kumar Gurav

Kaivalya Kumar Gurav is a third generation singer from the Kirana gharana (singing style) of Indian classical music.[1][2][3]

Kaivalya Kumar Gurav
Birth nameKaivalya Kumar Gurav
Born22 Oct
GenresHindustani classical music
Occupation(s)singer
Websitehttps://www.kaivalyakumar.com/

Early life

Gurav's grandfather Ganapatrao Gurav was a first batch disciple of Abdul Karim Khan, founder of Kirana gharana. By the age of 5, he had started systematic training in classical singing from his father Sangmeshwar Gurav. He is a Gold Medallist of M.A. Music from Karnatak University.

Career

He has several albums to his credit. He is the youngest Hindustani Classical vocalist to get a top grade by 'All India Radio' (India’s national radio channel) and 'Doordarshan' (India’s national television channel).

Gurav has performed in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Muscat, and Qatar.

His performances at Indian music festivals include:

  • Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, Gwalior.
  • Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsava, Pune [4]
  • Mysore Dasara Festival, Mysore
  • Kalidas Sangeet Sammelan, Mumbai
  • Gunidaas Sangeet Sammelan, Mumbai
  • Shankarlal Festival, New Delhi
  • Dover Lane Music Conference, Kolkata
  • Gandharva Mahavidyalay Sangeet Sammelan, New Delhi
  • Konark Festival, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
  • Harvallabha Sangeet Sammelana, Jalandhar, Panjab
  • Vasant Utsava Sangeet Samaroha, Chandigarh, Panjab
  • Haridaas Sangeet Sammelan, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
  • Malhar Mahotsava. Pune
  • Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Samaroha, Panaji, Goa
  • Kesarbai Sangeet Mahotsava, Goa
  • Radio Sangeet Sammelan, All India Radio
  • Uttarpada Sangeet Mahotsava, Uttarpada, Kolkata
  • Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroha, Varanasi
Kaivalya Kumar Gurav in concert, Pune 2016.

Awards and Achievements
  • Bharatratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi National Award, 2016
  • Hubbali Dharwad Dharohar Purskar, 2015
  • Kumar Gandharva Purskar, 2014
  • Sukhakarta Puraskar, Pune, 2012
  • Karnatak State Government Award, 2010
  • Raza Foundation Award - Paris, 2010
  • Aditya Vikram Birla Kiran Puraskar - Mumbai, 2000
  • Diva Purskar – Music & Film Industry
  • Sarvashreshtha Purskar, Kolkata
  • Pt. Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar, 1992
  • Gold Medal in Music, Dharwad Vishwavidyalaya, 1992.
  • Late Shri. Dattopant Deshpande Smruti Purskar, Pune, 1991
  • Surmani - Sursingar Sansad, Mumbai, 1990
  • Youngest Top Grade Artist of All India Radio & Doordarshan

References
  1. "'Yoga, pranayam can do wonders to a singer's voice quality' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. Shivashankar, Praveen (27 February 2014). "A drizzle of emotions" – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. Kumar, Kuldeep (11 April 2013). "The march of gharanas" – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. "Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival, Pune | Tickets, Hotels and Flights". Eventraveler.com.
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