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Siddheswari Devi – Indian Vocals

Siddheswari Devi – Indian Vocals

Siddheshwari Devi was one of the finest exponents of Thumri and Dadra in the Purab Ang. She was born in Varanasi, the seat of culture and music. Listen to the exclusive collection of Indian Ragas by Siddheswaru Devi at Kolkata Classical Radio Station. Despite living in a musical household, Siddheshwari came to music by accident. Rajeshwari had arranged musical training for her own daughter, Kamleshwari, while Siddheshwari would do small chores around the house.

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She won many accolades during her career, including:

  • Padma Shri by the Government of India (1966)
  • honorary D.Lit. degree by the Ravindra Bharati Vishwavidyalaya in Kolkata (1973)
  • Deshikottam degree by the Vishwa Bharati Vishwavidyalaya.

More about Siddheswari Devi at ITCSRA

Tracklist of Indian Classicals by Siddheswari Devi at Kolkata Classical Music Broadcasting Station:

Siddheshwari Devi – Kajri
Siddheshwari Devi – Dole Re Joban Madmati
Siddheshwari Devi – Hori
Siddheshwari Devi – Dadra
Siddheshwari Devi – Bhajan – Ab Hot Hu
Siddheshwari Devi – Bhairavi – Ras Ke Bhare Tore Nain
Siddheshwari Devi – Tadpat Bin Balam
Siddheshwari Devi – Tappa
Siddheshwari Devi – Thumri Khamaj

Listen to the Exclusive Selection of Indian Vocals by Siddheswari Devi:

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Music Videos of Siddheswari DEVI:

Tappa in Raag JhinJoti – Siddheshwari Devi of Benaras
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