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Pt. Rajendra Prasanna (basuri)

Pt. Rajendra Prasanna is a renowned Indian classical musician and one of the rare maestros to achieve excellence in both the bansuri and shehnai. A distinguished exponent of the Benaras Gharana, he represents a rich musical lineage preserved by his family for generations. Trained by legendary gurus including Pt. Raghunath Prasanna, Pt. Bholanath Prasanna and Ustad Hafeez Ahmed Khan, he has performed across major international festivals and iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House, UNO Headquarters and the Edinburgh Festival. A Grammy Award Certificate honoree and Top-Grade AIR artist, he has received prestigious recognitions including the National Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2017), the U.P. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1995) and the Sahara Lifetime Achievement Award. His music reflects a perfect blend of traditional artistry, technical mastery and soulful expression.

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