About Raghunath Prasanna
Lived 1913 – 1999 (aged 85–86). Raghunath Prasanna was an Indian musician and flautist.
Pandit Raghunath Prasanna (1913–1999) was an Indian classical shehnai and bansuri player.
Career
Raghunath Prasanna received his initial musical training from his father, Gauri Shanker, a shehnai player, and from Dauji Mishra of Varanasi.
His shehnai and bansuri performances were recorded by Alain Daniélou and included in the album Anthology of Indian Classical Music – A Tribute to Alain Daniélou (1955), a collection documenting Indian classical music traditions. The anthology includes recordings associated with major figures of Indian classical music, including Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, and the Dagars
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Raghunath Prasanna?
Indian musician
When was Raghunath Prasanna born?
Raghunath Prasanna was born in 1913.
When did Raghunath Prasanna die?
Raghunath Prasanna died in 1999.
What was Raghunath Prasanna's occupation?
Raghunath Prasanna was a musician and flautist.
What nationality was Raghunath Prasanna?
Raghunath Prasanna was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Raghunath Prasanna
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