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Which one of the following Artists is not related to 'Purab-Ang' Thumri singing?
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Which one of the following Artists is not related to 'Purab-Ang' Thumri singing?

A.

Siddheshwari Devi

B.

Begum Akhtar

C.

Girija Devi

D.

Munawar Ali

Correct option is D


Correct Option: d)
Purab-ang (Eastern style) Thumri originates from the courts of Lucknow and the cultural soil of Benares (Varanasi). It is characterised by its deep expressiveness (bhava), specific use of voice modulation, and emphasis on the text's meaning.
Information Booster:
· Ustad Munawar Ali Khan was a distinguished khayal singer from the Kirana Gharana.
· He was not known for specialising in the Purab-ang Thumri style.
· His primary repertoire and fame lay in the domain of khayal.
Additional Knowledge:
· Siddheshwari Devi, Begum Akhtar, and Girija Devi are all legendary figures synonymous with the Purab-ang Thumri tradition, particularly from Benares.

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