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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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to the ‘AAK Raga Radio’. Please choose a recording that most closely matches your current time. ______________________________________________. The desire to create an ongoing 24-hour stream of Maestro Ali Akbar Khan’s music has been a dream of our director, Mary Khan, for decades now.
Raga Bhairavi ( 52.05 )Ali Akbar khan - SarodSwapan Chaudhuri - TablasRecorded Live in Amsterdam at The Mozes en Aaron Church 1985.
Jun 11, 2018 · Ali Akbar Khan may be the “ giant of Indian classical music, ” as the New York Times called him, but the five-time Grammy Award nominee has brought that music to a worldwide audience.
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.
Remembering The Legendary Maestro and Teacher – Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Ustad Ali Akbar Khan & Pandit Swapan ChaudhuriRaga: Yaman Kalyan (Aalap, Jod & Jhala)Rag...
