Song & Sitar - Classical Music September 12, 2009

'Song & Sitar' a sitar performance by father & son Ustad Sayeed Khan & Adnan Khan. Sitarists don't normally sing but Ustad Sayeed Khan received his initial taaleem (musical education) from his vocalist father Ustad Waheed Khan and this vocal style (gayaki ang) is clearly visible in his rendition of the sitar. He will emphasize this aspect of his music by singing to illustrate the style. Both he and his son belong to the 'Dilli Gharana of Music'. He is a 'A' grade artist of All India Radio and has traveled extensively in the US, Canada, England and the Middle East. His awards include Sur Mani, Sur Singar and the Sanskriti award in London. Adnan Khan received his sitar taaleem under his grandfather late Ustad Zafar Ahmed Khan Saheb and is now learning from his father. He has participated in the Harballabh Festival in Jalandhar and in festivals in Patiala, Chandigarh, Mumbai and Delhi.

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