Kaivalya Kumar Gurav
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 Kaivalya Kumar Gurav presenting "Chhaya Nat" @ Mitra Mahotsav in Pune, Nov 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kaivalya Kumar Gurav |
| Born | 22 Oct |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
| Website | https://www.kaivalyakumar.com/ |
Kaivalya Kumar Gurav is a third generation singer from the Kirana gharana (singing style) of Indian classical music.[1][2][3]
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[citation needed]. 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)[citation needed].
Gurav has performed in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Singapore, Australia, Dubai, Muscat, and Qatar[citation needed].
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
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