With Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur and Kumar Gandharva, Pandit Basavaraj Rajaguru formed the Dharwad trinity of musicians. He was the recipient of numerous awards and an honorary doctorate from Karnataka University. He had comprehensive knowledge about nearly 40 ragas and his repertoire included Ghazals, Thumris and Khayals. Basavaraj Rajaguru, born on the 24th of August 1917, […]