Zohrabai

Zohrabai Agrewali (1868 1913), also known mononymously as Zohrabai, was one of the most noted and influential singers of Hindustani Classical Music from the early 1900s. singing tradition in Indian classical music. Known for her masculine style of singing, she recorded several songs for the Gramophone Company of India.

Early life and background Zohrabai was born in 1868 in Agra, During the early years of her life, Zohrabai received training from Ustad Sher Khan, Ustad Kallan Khan and the noted composer Mehboob Khan (Daras Piya).

Performing career Zohrabai performed and recorded tracks from such forms of the Hindustani classical music as khayal as well as lighter varieties including thumri and ghazals which she learned from Ahmad Khan of Dhaka.

Only a few short pieces by Zohrabai survive in the form of 78 rpm recordings; some of the notable tracks include the 1909 pieces "Matki More re Goras" in raga Jaunpuri and Dekhen ko Man Lalchay in raga (Sohini). A select few of the 78 rpm recordings were made available for streaming on Patrick Moutal's website.

Death Zohrabai died in 1913.