Khaprumama Parvatkar (1879–1953) was a musician from Goa, India who played tabla, as well as ghumot and the sarangi. Well versed in Dhrupad, Khayal and folk goan music forms, he was particularly known for his gifted and phenomenal taal and laya control, with the honorary title of Layabhaskar (laya= rhythm, bhaskar = Sun).
Khaprumama Parvatkar | |
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| Instrument(s) | Tabla, Mridangam, Ghumat and other rhythmic instruments |
Though not very well known amongst the masses, classical musicians of his time critically acclaimed his authority over rhythm and Indian classical percussion instruments. Mogubai Kurdikar, the mother of Kishori Amonkar, received initial guidance and support from him.
References edit
- ^ Naimpalli, Sadanand (2005). Theory and practice of tabla. p. 239. ISBN 9788179911495. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ Parrikar, Rajan P. (28 May 2001). "Khaprumama - A Remembrance". Connect!, South Asian Women's Forum. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ "Noxibbak Roddtam" (PDF). Herald Mirror. 11 October 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 December 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2009. (with photograph)
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