Girija Devi, Indian classical singer (born 1929)

Girija Devi

Indian classical singer (1929–2017)

Girija Devi was an Indian classical singer of the Seniya and Banaras gharanas. She performed classical and light classical music and helped elevate the profile of thumri. She was dubbed as the 'Queen of Thumri' for her contribution in the genre. She died on 24 October 2017.