Amjad Ali Khan - 1974, Ragas '2021

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The youngest son of sarod player Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan has
continued to expand on his fathers legacy. Performing as a soloist and in
collaboration with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Charlie Byrd, Igor
Frolav, Glenda Simpson, and Barry Mason, Khan has brought a global view to the
sarod, a 25-stringed, violin-like, Indian instrument. While The Gulf Weekly
claimed, (Khan) is in a class by himself, born with rhythm in his soul and
fingers, The Lincoln Journal Star wrote, (Khan is) famous for his elegant style
and technique. After a lifetime of work on the instrument, he has breathed a new
life to an ancient form. In a review of a concert by Khan, The New York Times
proclaimed, (Khan) casts a kind of charm on audiences, sending out ripples of
excitement. Tracing his familys roots to Mian Tansen, a 16th-century musician in
the court of the Emperor Khan, Khan began playing the sarod at the age of ten.
With his father as his guru, under the strict discipline of Guru Shisya
Parampara, he advanced quickly. Performing his first concert at the age of 12,
he was a nationally known celebrity in India within three years. Khans wife,
Subhalakshmi, a well-known Indian classical dancer, retired from performing
following their marriage. In addition to recording many award-winning albums,
including Raga Bhairav, which ranked among the Top 50 classical albums of 1995
by BBC Magazine, Khan has been featured in several documentary videos including
the Canadian-produced Amjat Ali Khan in 1971, and Live Concert In Tokyo in 1989.

Tracklist:
 01. Amjad Ali Khan - Raga Rageshwari (Aochar, Madhya & Drut Gat in Teentaal)
(20:00)
 02. Amjad Ali Khan - Raga Kirwan (Aochar & Gut in Rupak Taal) (15:36)
 03. Amjad Ali Khan - Bihari (Drut Gat in Teentaal) (05:18)

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