Smita Bellur
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Smita Bellur | |
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 Smita Bellur Hindustani Classical Sufi singer | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Hindustani classical and Sufi devotional music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician and singer |
| Instrument | Sufi singer |
| Years active | 25 |
| Website | www |
Smita Rao Bellur is an Indian singer of Hindustani classical music, particularly the Khyal genre, as well as Sufi devotional music,.[1][2][3] including (Qawwali. She is associated with the Kirana gharana, a prominent musical lineage[4] that originated in Jaipur.
Life and career
[edit]Smita Rao Bellur hails from North Karnataka, India.[5]
She regularly broadcasts as a graded artiste (B High) from India’s national broadcasting network- All India Radio/Doordarshan, and from media/TV Networks and radio channels such as ETV Urdu/Kannada, Zee, Doordarshan, TV9 and Suvarna/Asianet and All India Radio/Doordarshan, FM channels such as 92.7BIG FM in addition to Twaang, Apple music, Spotify, Gaana, Saavn, Wynk, Hungama and Amazon music etc.[6]
Smita has earlier been a senior faculty at the Shankar Mahadevan Academy. In addition, she also works on a fellowship research project by the Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy and the India Foundation for the Arts.[7]
She holds a Master of Science in Quality Management (MS QM) from BITS Pilani and a Bachelor of Engineering from Bangalore University. Prior to her career in music, she worked in the software industry, holding positions at multinational companies such as First Apex, Oracle, and SAP. She later transitioned to a full-time career in music.[8]
Music training
[edit]Bellur's musical journey began under the tutelage of P.R. Bhagwat and Arjunsa Nakod, followed by advanced training from Rajabhau Sontakke, a disciple of Omkarnath Thakur, and Bhalachandra Nakod. She is currently studying Khyal under the guidance of Alka Dev Marulkar. Additionally, she is being trained in Sufiana music and Qawwali by Naasir–Nazeer Ahmed Warsi (Warsi Brothers) of Hyderabad, who are the grandsons of Padmashri Aziz Ahmed Warsi. Bellur is also mentored in Sufism by Dr. Ejazuddin Ashrafi and Syed Zia Alvi of Delhi.[9]
Audio releases
[edit]- Na Aaye Wo Na To (Ghazal)[10]
- Kaisi Madhur Shyam (Bhajan, Holi, Chaiti). For the End Polio campaign by Rotary International)[11]
- Vachana Kirana (Shiva Sharana, Vachana)[12]
YouTube Channel
[edit]Smita Bellur has a YouTube channel featuring various Sufi music, including popular songs like 'Kab Tak Mere Maula' and 'Man Kunto Maula.'
Sufi Playlist
[edit]A curated Sufi music playlist by Smita Bellur can be found, including tracks like 'Phir Maang Phir Maang' and more authentic Sufi songs.
Music Platforms
[edit]Smita Bellur's songs are available for streaming on platforms like WynkMusic and JioSaavn, where you can find her top tracks including 'Bas Ab Mere Dil Mein.' source
References
[edit]- ^ Zaman, Rana Siddiqui (26 April 2020). "Smita Bellur: The bridge between Hindustani and Sufi singing". Tribune India. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Mystical songs of love and light by Smita Bellur at Navras 2019". The Times of India. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Entertainment Bangalore / Music : Honesty in art and spirit". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 7 October 2005. Archived from the original on 23 October 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ^ Smita Bellur (28 April 2011). "Sufism moves me". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ^ Sufi singer, Smita Bellur's website. "Smita Bellur website". internet.
- ^ Swaminathan, Chitra (13 June 2019). "A YouTube series on great poets and timeless lyrics". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "Sangee tanritya academy". Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Music festival to be held in February | Editorial-News Releases". Radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
- ^ Budding talent, Newspaper article on Smita Bellur. "Archived copy". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Bellur, Smita. "Apple music". Apple Music. Apple Software Inc. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ Bellur, Smita. "Kaisi Madhur Shyam". Apple Music. Apple Software. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ Bellur, Smita. "Vachana Kirana Album". Apple music. Apple Itunes. Retrieved 2 July 2019.