Mashkoor  Ali  Khan  

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 With a blue-blooded musical lineage, descends from a distinguished line of elders who reigned supreme in the world of music. He is the direct descendant of the great Ustad Abdul Karim Khan and the legendary Sartaj–e-Mousiqui, Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, the founders of the famous Kirana Gharana. Mashkoor Ali Khan was initiated into music and trained by his father for 15 years. The young Mashkoor secured a place for himself in the world of music very early in life. After his father’s death, he joined ITC-SRA as a scholar, to further refine and develop his undiluted style of Kirana gayaki. Now as a Guru of the Academy, he nurtures scholars under his able wings. His recitals reveal great imagination and vocal agility. An erudite musician, he possesses a keen understanding of the various "angs" of Kirana gayaki, emphasizing the numerous permutations of Khandmeru. An A Grade artiste of All India Radio, Mashkoor has performed in prestigious Radio , TV and National Programmes.

 

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