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Gita Sarabhai
Indian musician and patron (1922–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geeta Sarabhai Mayor (née Sarabhai; 1922 – 11 March 2011) was an Indian musician, well known for her patronage in music. She was among the first women to play the pakhavaj,[1][2] a traditional barrel-shaped, two-headed drum.[3] She promoted exchanges between Indian and Western music, particularly for bringing Ahmedabad to New York City.[4] During a study stay in New York, she taught Indian music and philosophy to the experimental composer John Cage, in exchange for a course on the theory of Western music.[5] The course included the twelve-tone technique of Arnold Schoenberg.[6] In 1949, Geeta Sarabhai founded the Sangeet Kendra in Ahmedabad, whose mission is to document and promote classical and popular Indian musical traditions.[7][8] Gita was a part-time faculty of music at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.[9]
Geeta Sarabhai Mayor | |
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![]() Geeta Sarabhai Mayor, Ahmedabad, 1952 | |
Born | 1922 |
Died | 11 March 2011 (aged 88-89) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
Education | Bhatkhande Music Institute Deemed University earlier known as Marris School of Music |
Occupation | Musician |
Known for | Music composition |
Spouse | Satya Dev Mayor |
Children | Pallavi Satyadev Mayor |
Relatives | Ajay Mayor (Grandson) |
Family | Sarabhai family |
Musical career | |
Genres | Hindustani Classical |
Instrument(s) | Pakhawaj |