Jukebox: Girija Devi Was in a Class of Her Own

Here’s reliving some of her magical performances.

Girija Devi during a performance. 

(Photo Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons)

To lovers of Indian classical music, Girija Devi needs no introduction. Appaji to her followers, her Thumri performances in the Banaras gharana are stuff legends are made of.

As we mourn her loss today, here’s re-living some of Girija Devi’s magical performances.

Ras ke bhare

Piya nahi aaye

Barsan lagi

Thumri in Raga Kafi

Raag Bihag

Hari bin kari

Kaha na maano