Virasat award to Amjad Ali Khan

December 25, 2014 10:25 am | Updated 10:25 am IST - MANGALURU:

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

Renowned sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan will get the Alva’s Virasat 2015 award on the inaugural day of the three-day cultural event at Vidyagiri near Moodbidri on January 8.

A release issued by the Alva’s Education Foundation, which conducts the event, said the award carried a purse of Rs. 1 lakh.

The Padma Vibhushan recipient began performing at the age of six, said the release, adding that his music “spreads emotions of love and peace”.

The release described the man as “epoch-making”, with a personality that did not differ on-stage and off-stage.

Born in the Bangash family of musicians from Gwalior, he is sixth generation artiste. He trained under his father Hafeez Ali Khan and went on to become a legend in his chosen instrument sarod.

He has performed in many countries and is the recipient of many awards.

He has also been a visiting professor for international institutes and has paired with many artistes to present jugalbandis and fusion music programmes.

Two books have been written about him – The World of Amjad Ali Khan and Abba: Gods Greatest Gift To Us. Married to Bharatanatyam exponent Subhalakshmi, the couple’s sons Aman Ali Khan and Ayan Ali Khan are emerging sarod players.

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