Yeshwant Balkrishna Joshi

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Yeshwant Balkrishna Joshi
In 2004
Born1928
Died5 October 2012(2012-10-05) (aged 84)
NationalityIndian
Other namesPandit Yeshwantbuwa Joshi

Yeshwant Balkrishna Joshi (1928 - 5 October 2012), also known as Yeshwantbuwa Joshi, was an Indian vocalist of Khayal-genre of Hindustani classical music.[1]

Pandit Yeshwantbuwa Joshi was born at Pune, India. He studied under Gwalior gharana with Pandit Mirashi Buwa and Jagannathbuwa Purohit.

His disciples include Ram Deshpande and Asha Khadilkar.

He was awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Renowned Hindustani vocalist passes away". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. 9 October 2012. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 21 January 2014.