K anthe Maharaj was one of the pillars of
Banaras Baz who not only took it to its
zenith but also devoted all hid life to
make it popular among the common
people.
Kanthe Maharaj was born in 1880 at Kabir
Chaura Muhallah of Varanasi . His father,
Pandit Daleep Mishra, was also an
excellent Tabla Player. His initial
education in music was by Baldev
Dahayaji. Kanthe Maharaj is considered to
be the first musician who presented stuti
through his Tabla.
For about 70 years, he gave company
with his Tabla to all the renowned
singers, instrument players and dancers.
In 1954, he made a record by playing
Tabla for about two-and-a-half hours. He
possessed the skills of playinjg every style
of Rabla, but he was nost famous for
Banaras Baz. In 1961, he was awarded by
the Sangeet Natak Academy . He died on
August 1, 1970 at the ripe age of 90.
Banaras Baz who not only took it to its
zenith but also devoted all hid life to
make it popular among the common
people.
Kanthe Maharaj was born in 1880 at Kabir
Chaura Muhallah of Varanasi . His father,
Pandit Daleep Mishra, was also an
excellent Tabla Player. His initial
education in music was by Baldev
Dahayaji. Kanthe Maharaj is considered to
be the first musician who presented stuti
through his Tabla.
For about 70 years, he gave company
with his Tabla to all the renowned
singers, instrument players and dancers.
In 1954, he made a record by playing
Tabla for about two-and-a-half hours. He
possessed the skills of playinjg every style
of Rabla, but he was nost famous for
Banaras Baz. In 1961, he was awarded by
the Sangeet Natak Academy . He died on
August 1, 1970 at the ripe age of 90.
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