Dr. Rita Dev, a distinguished name in the field of Hindustani Classical Vocal music, is a vocalist from the Banaras Gharana. As a vocalist, her skill spans both the Banaras and Gwalior gharana of Hindustani classical music traditions. Dr. Dev's repertoire includes both classical and semi-classical genres- khayal, Thumri, Dadra, kajri, Holi, Jhoola, Chaiti, Tappa and Bhajan. Trained under the Legendary Vocalist, Queen of Thumri, Padma Vibhushan Vidhushi Dr.Girija Devi, Dr. Rita Dev has successfully carved her niche amongst music lovers.<br />In her illustrious career, she has graced stages across the nation and received wide appreciation for her soulful performance. Few of the major concerts she has performed includes : Tansen Samaroh– Gwalior, Baba Allauddin Khan Sangeet Sammelen - Maihar, Padmashri Phadke Sangeet Samaroh- Dhar, Sangeet Natak Academy - Lucknow, Budhwa Mangal Festival - Varanasi, Amir Khusro Music festival -Chennai , Jawahar Kala Kendra -Jaipur, Royal Fables - New Delhi, Sham -ae-Awadh - A musical evening by Yash Raj Films, Triveni Sangeet Sabha - Chandigarh, Shadaj Baithak - New Delhi, IIC - New Delhi, HCL Music Concert - NCR, VSK Baithak - New Delhi and Banaras Utsav – Bhopal. She is a grade A artiste of the All India Radio and has been a successful part of many leading musical TV presentation like Mausiqi Ek khoj, Aradhana, Swaranjali, and many more.<br /><br />Album: Swararni<br />Artist: Dr. Rita Dev<br />Dadra, Mishra Bhairavi<br />Song: Wohi Jao Jahan Jage Sarri Ratiya
