
The Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj has died at the age of 90, CNN reports. Known for his unique voice which had both depth and softness, Pandit Jasraj Jasraj was a pioneering artist well known for his egalitarian approach. Despite belonging to a traditional school of classical music, Pandit Jasraj is said to have pioneered adding a lighter style to his music to make it more audience-friendly. Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician AR Rahman tweeted saying "#RIPPanditJasraj indian classical music has lost one of its shining stars". Indian singer-composer Vishal Dadlani called it a "monumental loss".