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O Gaanewali is a unique musical celebration of the women who defined, popularised, and immortalised genres like Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Chaiti, Hori, and more. These women, known as gaanewalis, carried an unparalleled legacy of artistry and emotion, shaping Hindustani semi classical music history. The show revisits their timeless contributions, blending history, performance, and storytelling into one wholesome experience. Curated and written by Avanti Patel, and directed by Mallika Singh and Meghana AT, the show is a heartfelt ode to legendary performers such as Gauhar Jaan, Begum Akhtar, Iqbal Bano, Shobha Gurtu and several women artists after them.
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Avanti Patel Biography
Avanti Patel is a hindustani classical vocalist, playback singer, composer and songwriter from Mumbai.
Her musical journey started at the age of 5 with formal music lessons from her Guru, Smt Varsha Bhave. She holds a Masters Degree in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music. She is currently the disciple of Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande of the Jaipur Atrauli Gharana.
Her areas of passion include Thumri and Semiclassical Music. Her show O Gaanewali and currently releasing EP called "O Gaanewali Session 1" showcases the musical contribution of the Tawaifs from North Indian Art Music Traditions.
The influence of this style is evident in her original music as well. She has composed and sung a Parvin Shakir Ghazal, Gaye Mausam, while Saiyaan Bina (feat. Anshuman Sharma) is an original Thumri.
Recently seen in Indian Idol Season 10, Avanti reached the top 9 and has performed worldwide in 1000+ shows.
Avanti holds a BA in Sociology and Anthropology from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She always wanted to create a confluence between her music and her academic disciplines. She interviewed 25+ women artists from the Indian Music industry in an Instagram Live series called ‘Equal Voices’, featuring multi genre vocalists, composers, lyricists, instrumentalists, sound engineers, producers and so on to talk about the lack of opportunities in the industry for women and non cis individuals.
Read MoreHer musical journey started at the age of 5 with formal music lessons from her Guru, Smt Varsha Bhave. She holds a Masters Degree in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music. She is currently the disciple of Vidushi Ashwini Bhide Deshpande of the Jaipur Atrauli Gharana.
Her areas of passion include Thumri and Semiclassical Music. Her show O Gaanewali and currently releasing EP called "O Gaanewali Session 1" showcases the musical contribution of the Tawaifs from North Indian Art Music Traditions.
The influence of this style is evident in her original music as well. She has composed and sung a Parvin Shakir Ghazal, Gaye Mausam, while Saiyaan Bina (feat. Anshuman Sharma) is an original Thumri.
Recently seen in Indian Idol Season 10, Avanti reached the top 9 and has performed worldwide in 1000+ shows.
Avanti holds a BA in Sociology and Anthropology from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She always wanted to create a confluence between her music and her academic disciplines. She interviewed 25+ women artists from the Indian Music industry in an Instagram Live series called ‘Equal Voices’, featuring multi genre vocalists, composers, lyricists, instrumentalists, sound engineers, producers and so on to talk about the lack of opportunities in the industry for women and non cis individuals.
Thumri
World Fusion
Contemporary Indian Folk Music
Hindi
Ghazal
Hindustani Classical
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