Pannalal Ghosh

Pannalal Ghosh helped transform the bansuri from a folk flute into a major Hindustani classical instrument. The musician from India expanded the instrument's range, repertory, and concert status, giving it a deeper, more sustained voice for raga performance. His tag connects flute technique, raga, and the modernization of Indian instrumental music.

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