After which concert did the shehnai come into the limelight and find appreciation among music lovers?
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Answer: All India Music Conference (1937) in Calcutta
Explanation:
Ustad Bismillah Khan was the greatest classical musicians of India. He was the greatest ever shehnai player produced by India. During his lifetime he was felicitated with country`s top four civilan awards apart from many other international awards.
His concert during the 1937 All India Music Conference in Calcutta brought shehnai into limelight. It was hugely admired and appreciated by music lovers.
Post independence too he continued his monopoly over shehnai recital and kept alive the legacy of classical music through his recitals. He believed that even if the world fail to exist, music will be the sole survivor. He tried to spread the message of love and unity between Hindu-Muslim community through his music. He believed music has no religion and caste.
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