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Music

Pandit Gajanan Ambade

Gajanan Ambade were born in 1914 at Baroda. He learned unique art of Jal-Tarang from his elder brother (aka Guru), Shri Narayanrao Madhavrao Ambade. He got so many prizes in his childhood for this art. During 1930-1930, he was a tutor of Late Shri Maharaja Jam Saheb Ranjitsinhjee of Jamnagar & also a tutor of Late Shri Maharaja Krushnakumarsinhjee of…

Ustad Maula Bax

Ustad Maula Bakhsh (1833-1896) were born in Bhiwani (Haryana) & came to Baroda on the invitation of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. On 26 February, 1886 a Music College (now Faculty of Performing Arts, MSU) was established where Ustad Maula Bux were conferred as the first Principal. Ustad Maula Baksh were also known as Chole, was considered to be one of the finest singers…

Govindrao Madhyavarti School

Situated near the Khanderao Market the Govindrao Madyavarti School was commissioned by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1890 in the memory of Maharaja Govindrao Gaekwad. This school also functioned as the ‘Gayan Shala’/Music College for some period of time. The old building was later demolished to give way to a new building in 1937, also commissioned by Sayajirao III. The school has…

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