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Ali Akbar Khan (14 April 1922 – 18 June 2009) was an Indian Hindustani classical musician of the Maihar gharana, known for his virtuosity in playing the sarod. Trained as a classical musician and instrumentalist by his father, Allauddin Khan, he also composed numerous classical ragas and film scores. [1]
Jun 15, 2024 · Ali Akbar Khan (born April 14, 1922, Shibpur, Bengal, India [now in Bangladesh]—died June 18, 2009, San Anselmo, Calif., U.S.) was a composer, virtuoso sarod player, and teacher, active in presenting classical Indian music to Western audiences.
One of the world’s most acclaimed musicians, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan is considered a National Treasure in his native India. He was the recipient of the highest awards in music both in India and America, including the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship “genius award” and several Grammy nominations.
With his mastery of the instrument and his deep understanding of Indian classical music, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan mesmerizes the audience with his performance. The video captures his intricate ...
Feb 20, 2015 · Ali Akbar Khan performs the composition "Alap in Misra Kafi" at University of Washington in 1967. Footage © 1967 Robert Garfias, courtesy Ali Akbar Khan Libr...
Ali Akbar Khan (Kahnsahib) was born April 14, 1922, in Bangladesh, India. His family traces its North Indian tradition to Mian Tansen, a musical genius and court musician of Akbar, a Moghul emperor of the sixteenth century.
Jun 20, 2009 · Ali Akbar Khan, the foremost virtuoso of the lutelike sarod, whose dazzling technique and gift for melodic invention, often on display in concert with his brother-in-law Ravi Shankar, helped...
Ali Akbar Khan Centennial – Maestro Ali Akbar Khan's 100th Anniversary. Welcome Friends! We want to thank you all for helping us to celebrate the life and music of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan. The Centennial Tribute year was an incredible culmination of love, and it is all thanks to you, our AACM Family.
Jun 23, 2009 · Ali Akbar Khan's fans included maharajahs, classical Western musicians, and rock stars. Khan was born in what is now Bangladesh. He played a Northern Indian instrument, the sarod.
Centennial Tribute to Maestro Ali Akbar Khan A Year-Long Event Full site launches April 14th, 2022 Including: Monthly Performances by many of the world's leading Indian classical musicians A book release, "Musings of a Master Musician: Maestro Ali Akbar Khan" The launch of "AAK Raga Radio" (a 24 hour stream of Khansahib's music) AACM
