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Anjanibai Lolekar | |
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| Born | 8 September 1928 Loliem, Portuguese India (present-day Goa, India) |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist |
| Instruments | Vocals |
Anjanibai Lolekar (born 8 September 1928) was an Indian classical vocalist from Goa. She was recognized for her career as a performer and her association with the musical traditions of her home state.
Early life and training[edit | edit source]
Lolekar was born on 8 September 1928[1] in the village of Loliem, located in the Canacona taluka of Goa. She was raised in a family with a strong musical lineage, which influenced her interest in the arts from a young age. She commenced her formal training in classical music at the age of seven.[2]
She moved to Bombay for further studies, where she spent twenty-five years training under the tutelage of Ramchandra Banker, a prominent singer and harmonium player. Her vocal style was noted for its melodious quality and the strength of her taan (rapid melodic passages).[2]
Musical career[edit | edit source]
Lolekar's first public concert took place when she was fifteen years old at Wagle Hall in Girgaon, Bombay, under the auspices of the Indian Musical Circle. The reception she received at this debut served as an impetus for her professional career. A significant milestone in her career was her performance at the All India Musical Conference in Calcutta, which brought her widespread acclaim.[2]
Over the years, she performed in various cities across India, including Delhi, Madras, Ahmedabad, Surat, Gwalior, Hubli, Dharwad, Pune, and her native Goa.[2]
Personal life and legacy[edit | edit source]
Beyond her musical pursuits, Lolekar contributed to social causes, including providing significant support for the construction of the Maratha Samaj building in Girgaon, Mumbai.[2]
She had three children: daughters Suvarna and Sangeeta, and a son, Sahiram. Her children have continued the family's musical tradition, with each achieving recognition in the field of music at a young age.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Diwan, Kumud (10 June 2025). "Forgotten Voice Notes of Yesteryears". Classical Claps. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Halarnkar, Tanaji, ed. (1999). [Konkani Encyclopaedia] (in गोंयची कोंकणी / Gõychi Konknni). Vol. 4. Goa: Goa University. p. 534 – via Wikisource.