About Prabhakar Karekar
Lived 1944 – 2025 (aged 80–81). Prabhakar Karekar was a singer.
Pandit Prabhakar Karekar (1944 – 12 February 2025) was an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist, born in Goa, Portuguese India. He was awarded Tansen Samman in 2014, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in the year 2016 and the Gomant Vibhushan Award in 2021.
Promoting Hindustani vocals Karekar was also the founder and Chairman of the Swarprabha Trust. He trained several promising and accomplished young musicians. He had recordings to his credit and performed, lectured and held workshops or taken part in conferences in different countries.
Fusion music Karekar entered the world of fusion music with Ornette Coleman (U.S.A.), and Sultan Khan (India). The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award was for his contribution to Hindustani vocal music.
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Who was Prabhakar Karekar?
hindustani classical vocalist
When was Prabhakar Karekar born?
Prabhakar Karekar was born in 1944.
When did Prabhakar Karekar die?
Prabhakar Karekar died on 12 February 2025.
What was Prabhakar Karekar's occupation?
Prabhakar Karekar was a singer.
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