Gangubai Hanagal

As i read through the columns in the newspaper about the birthday celebration of the legendary vocalist Mrs. Gangubai Hanagal i was taken back to the days when i had visited Mrs. Gangubai's house with my friend to shoot a documentary about the musical journey of Mrs. Hanagal.....
Inspite of having high temperature she could manage to tell her stories for continous 2hrs.....
As stated by her,she started singing at the age of 8/9 yrs, her mother being her Guru.....
Though her mother was a Hindustani singer she shifted to Karnatic style just to teach the same for her daughter.......
Her mother had to be present for all her concerts......
But at the time of her mother's untimely death Mrs. Hanagal decided to quit singing completely but only to be coaxed by her husband later to resume her singing.......
Then it was her uncle who would accompany her for all her concerts.......
She travelled extensively to many Indian cities (E.g. Calcutta and Pune) which were considered to be very far during that time:)))))))))
And the renumeration that she got for singing would be lots....thats Rs.20 to Rs. 25!!!!!!!!!
At later times she used to walk bare foot everyday for about 15 kms to reach her Guru's place which is called Kundgol (15 mins from Hubli)........
At present this place is well known for its yearly music programmes from musicians all over India which goes on continously (day and night without any break) for 2 days........
She even has a museum at her house comprising of all the musical notes, instruments and ofcourse her awards......
Though her daughter's death 3 yrs ago gave her a big blow, she hasn't quit singing even now.......
And that's what makes her a legend even at the age of 95 (turns this May)......