essay on Gangubayi Hanagal
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Gangubai Hangal's is one of the most famous names in the world of Hindustani classical music. Born to a mother who was an expert of Carnatic music, singing was already in Gangubai Hangal's genes. The voice of Gangubai Hangal is identified by its soulful and powerful qualities. She belonged to the Kirana gharana and practiced the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music beginning from the early 1930s. Though Gangubai Hangal had to leave her school at a very small age, she was highly educated in music, learning from the best teachers of classical music, and even securing the position of the music professor of Karnataka University, courtesy her talent and achievements in the field.She bravely fought against bone marrow cancer in 2003, but gave way to cardiac arrest at the age of 96, at Hubli. She donated her eyes as a part of awareness increasing program for organ donation. Gangubai set an example for others by agreeing to donate her eyes to Dr. M.M Joshi Eye Institute and post her death; this wish of hers was fulfilled.
Hangal got married at the age of 16, to Gururao Kaulgi, a Brahmin lawyer. She is survived by two sons Babu Rao and Narayan Rao. Her daughter passed away at the age of 75 in 2004, after battling cancer for long time.