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Jon B. Higgins
American singer
For other people named John Higgins, see John Higgins (disambiguation).
Jon B. Higgins | |
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| Birth name | Jon Borthwick Higgins |
| Born | (1939-09-18)September 18, 1939 Andover, Massachusetts |
| Died | December 7, 1984(1984-12-07) (aged 45) |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Musical artist
Jon Borthwick Higgins (September 18, 1939 – December 7, 1984), also known in India as Higgins Bhagavatar, was an American musician, scholar, and teacher known principally for his rare skill as a non-Indian in the field of Carnatic music.
Early life and education
Born in Andover, Massachusetts, Higgins had his high school education at Phillips Academy, where his father taught English and his mother taught music for many years.
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He attended Wesleyan University and received all three of his degrees from there: A B.A. as a double major in music and history in 1962, an M.A. in musicology in 1964, and a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology in 1973.
Career
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