Jasraj

Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj
	Pandit Jasraj Performing at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Bhopal in Poonam-35 Program (2015)
Born	28 January 1930; Hisar, Punjab, British India; (now Fatehabad, Haryana, India)
Died	17 August 2020 (aged 90); New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Singer, music teacher, tabla player
Spouse	Madhura Shantaram (m. 1962)
Children	Shaarang Dev Pandit; Durga Jasraj;
Relatives	Pandit Maniram (brother) Vasant Kumar Pandit (Cousin)
Awards	See awards and honours
	Musical career
Genres	Hindustani classical music
Instrument(s)	singing, tabla
Years active	1945–2020
Website	www.pjim.org

Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930 – 17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana (musical apprenticeship lineage). His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect and numerous major awards and accolades. His legacy includes memorable performances of classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations in various genres including Haveli Sangeeth and popularizing the Mewati Gharana – a school of thought in Hindustani classical music. Pandit Jasraj taught music to amateur and professional students in India, Europe, Canada and the United States.

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