Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre, who passed away recently, was a

Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre, who passed away recently, was an exponent of which one of the following Gharanas?

Kirana Gharana
Patiala Gharana
Gwalior Gharana
Agra Gharana
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Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre was an exponent of the Kirana Gharana.
– Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, Padma Vibhushan recipient, and acclaimed vocalist Prabha Atre was a leading figure and torchbearer of the Kirana Gharana tradition of Hindustani classical music.
– Prabha Atre was known for her versatility, mastering various forms like khayal, thumri, dadra, ghazal, and natyasangeet. She passed away in January 2024 at the age of 92. The Kirana Gharana is known for its emphasis on sur (melody) and the systematic development of the raga.
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