Vani Jairam’s extensive legacy of music

With thousands of songs spanning several languages, veteran singer Vani Jairam’s career, craft and artistry have been much admired among musicians across ages. Be it her dedication, her soft-spoken nature, or how her voice, comfortable at any octave or pitch, has continued to mesmerise many over the last five decades, many from the industry had fond memories, favourite songs and more to share and remember her by.

Singer Srinivas said ‘ Runanubandhachya’, the marathi song Vani Jairam sang with Kumar Gandharva ranks high among his favourites.

“This song came early in her career and she matches Kumar Gandharva note for note, something which would have been challenging. Her journey as a singer has been incredible,” he said.

Srinivas said the hallmark of Vani Jairam’s singing was that she continued to sing all the songs in the same pitch that she had recorded them in.

“As the years pass, many singers tend to lower their pitches, but she never did. This is a testament to her practice techniques — she never stopped singing at home and this is a great quality that every singer should imbibe,” he added.

He said the world would continue to celebrate her, and her extensive legacy of music.