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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan: Unknown facts about the sarod maestro
Updated On: 09 October, 2019 02:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's birthday, we've decided to shed some light on the legend. It is important that classical musicians like him can jump out from our textbooks and jump into our playlists
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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
There's just something about classical music that makes it stand the ultimate test - the test of time. These days, when electronic music dominates this generation’s playlist, classical music has taken a backseat. Which is why on Ustad Amjad Ali Khan’s birthday, we've decided to shed some light on the legend. It's important that classical musicians like him can jump out from our textbooks and jump into our playlists.
He learnt sarod from his father (who was taught by Tansen's descendants) at an early age
Music runs in Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's blood. He learnt the tricks of the trade from his father Hafiz Ali Khan from an early age. In an interview with Rediff.com, he said, "I cannot remember a particular day when I was initiated into the world of music. It was a part of my life from as early as I can remember. Indeed, I can't think of a moment when music has been separated from my life." Interestingly, Hafiz Ali Khan was taught by the descendants of Tansen (one of Akbar’s navaratnas).
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