Raag maru bihag prabha atre biography

Maru Bihaag is a raaga that sounds seemingly straightforward but takes great finesse to execute. It borrows its essence from twodistinct parent raagas in Hindustani classical music – Bihaag and Yaman.

Yaman, as a raag exudes peace, harmony, and devotion, whereas Bihaag is known to be romantic, playful, and lively even.

Usha atre

When they come together in the serene and dignified Maru Bihaag, they make compositions that retain both these spirits.

MaruBihaag was one of the raagas that Dr Prabha Atre sang in her first LP record, and no other raaga is a better representation of the illustrious career she has had as the last great vocalist of the Kirana Gharana.

Dr Atre passed away from a cardiac arreston January 13, 2024, at the age of 91. She leaves behind a rich legacy of virtuosity and reinvention.

Her roots

Born in 1932 in Pune, Prabha picked up a passion for music at age eight when her mother was recommended lessons in Hindustani classical to facilitate he