Arshad Ali Khan is an Indian classical singer belonging to the Kirana gharana (singing style).[1]

Arshad Ali Khan
Born (1984-05-11) 11 May 1984 (age 39)
GenresHindustani classical
Occupation(s)singer
Websitewww.arshadali.net

Early life and education edit

He descends from the family lineage of Abdul Wahid Khan and Abdul Karim Khan, the founders of Kirana Gharana.[2] He got education in music from his maternal uncles Mashkoor Ali Khan and Mubarak Ali Khan.[3][4]

At the age of 9, he was described as the biggest sensation of Sawai Gandharva Samelan, following his performance on a special invitation by Bhimsen Joshi on the occasion of his 75th birthday.[5][6]

Career edit

Khan has performed in numerous music festivals around the world, including Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival in Pune[7] Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan in Jalandhar,[8] Saptak Music Festival,[9] Karavalli Festival, Mangalore, Sangeet Natak Akademi's ‘Sangit Pratibha’ in Patna, Gharana Sammelan in Mumbai, Bhatkhande Sangeet Sammelan, Doverlane music festival in Kolkata, Classical Music Festival organised by Parveen Begum Smruti Music and Educational Trust in Bangalore,[3] Legends of India Baithak in Delhi.[1]

Arshad Ali uses the merukhand vistar or development.[3][4][5] He is a musician teacher at ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata.[1]

He is an empanelled artist in ICCr[10] and his international tours taking him all over USA, Canada, Europe and the Middle East and Singapore have been outstanding successes. He has performed at the Theatre de la Ville in Paris, the Trophen Theatre in Amsterdam, the Indo-Persian Festival of Music at Marseille, the Mawazine Festival in Morocco, Raag Mala in California, Bengal Foundation Music Conference in Bangladesh, and many more.[1][5][11]

Awards and recognitions edit

Arshad Ali Khan was awarded Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2013 by Sangeet Natak Akademi.[12] He is the recipient of several other awards including JADUBHATTA PURASHKAR, Bharatiya Sansad Best Vocalist Award, ‘Best Young Talent of the Year’ by Rasa and Melting Pot Productions, SUR JYOTSNA NATIONAL AWARD FOR BEST MALE VOCALIST BY LOKMAT MAHARASHTRA and VIDYA SAGAR AWARD FROM N.C.P.A MUMBAI.[1][5]

CD releases edit

Year Album Title Label
2002 MOORCHHANA Bengal Foundation
2005 Immortal Bihaan
2007 Sparkling Kirana Saregama
2011 Alaap Orion Entertainment

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e ITC Sangeet Research Academy – Young Artist
  2. ^ The others who left Kairana, many decades ago – The Indian Express
  3. ^ a b c Melodic downpour – The Hindu
  4. ^ a b "Scintillating Vocal and Sitar leaves the audience spell bound on concluding day of Three day Vocal and Sitar Festival of Pracheen Kala Kendra. – News 'n'". Archived from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d "Music – Bengal Foundation". Archived from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Morning Raga Concert by Arshad Ali Khan | TheFoundations TV". Archived from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  7. ^ "Arshad Ali – sawai gandharva bhimsen mahotsav". Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Harivallabh Sangeet Samelan – Indian Classical Music". Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  9. ^ World News
  10. ^ "List of Empanelled Artists – Indian Council for Cultural Relations". Archived from the original on 23 May 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  11. ^ Lifestyle – The Tribune
  12. ^ "Press Release – Sangeet Natak Akademi" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2020.