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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]
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.
May 3, 2023 · 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...
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.
A film on the life and work of Sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.Directed by Aloke Banerjee and Jaydip Mukherjee | 2011Producer and Commissioning Editor: Ra...
Ali Akbar Khan (known more familiarly as Khansahib) was regarded as a “musician’s musician.” He was the master of the sarod (a 25-stringed, fretless instrument), in the Maihar gharana (ancestral tradition), and was known for his incredible breadth of artistry and knowledge.
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.
Jul 10, 2022 · APRIL 14, 2022, marked the birth centenary of sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan whose musical journey began in the small town of Maihar in Madhya Pradesh and, with the path studded with...
Apr 28, 2022 · The Ali Akbar College of Music is hosting an array of tribute performances this year, along with the publication of a book featuring Ustad Ali Akbar Khan’s memorable quotes.
Feb 19, 2023 · Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. In his centenary year, remembering the reticent sarod legend, who took refuge in Hindustani classical music — a system that challenged him but rewarded him with stillness and equanimity.
