Let us not forget those great singers who chose to stay out of the race of name and fame .
Azam Bai of Kolhapur (1906-1986) was also known as Azambai Pisal. Very little is known about her but the recordings she left behind testifies that she was a classical vocalist of truly exceptional quality . It is known that she was trained in the Jaipur-Atrauli style of Ustad Alladiya Khan, by one of his sons -- either Manjhi Khan or Bhurji Khan during the 1930s. She also starred in a film named Naagaanand (1935) for which Vamanrao
Sadolikar composed the music. Azambai of Kolhapur cut at least 15 78 RPM records released by the Odeon Company in 1936-37 -- most of which are now only available in the collectors' archives.
Sadolikar composed the music. Azambai of Kolhapur cut at least 15 78 RPM records released by the Odeon Company in 1936-37 -- most of which are now only available in the collectors' archives.
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