Shafique Khan

Ustad
Shafique Khan
Born (1968-06-30) 30 June 1968 (age 58)
Dharwad, India
GenreHindustani Classical
OccupationsMusician, Sitar Player

Shafique Khan (born 30 June 1968) is an Indian musician and sitar player from the Dharwad Gharana.

Early life and education

Khan is the younger brother of sitarists Ustad Bale Khan and Chhote Rahimat Khan. His twin brother, Rafique Khan, is also a sitarist and composer.

Musical style

Khan's playing style incorporates elements associated with the sitar traditions of his mentors. It combines aspects of Gaayaki Ang (vocal-style phrasing) and Tantakari Ang (instrumental technique).[citation needed]

Achievements

Khan been conferred with Surmani award by Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan Mumbai. Kala Vikas Parishat has honoured him by conferring Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi National Award in 2016. His Musical sojourn has taken him to Germany and United States.[citation needed]

Sitar Jugalbandi performances with his twin brother Rafique Khan have won encomium from music lovers.

Current position

Shafique Khan currently works at All India Radio as top Grade Artist, Dharwad Karnataka.[citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ "..::Sitar Ratna::." sitarratna.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016.
  2. 1 2 Mujumdar, Neha (14 August 2012). "Sitar stairway to heaven". The Hindu.
  3. ↑ Service, Tribune News. "The seventh string". Tribuneindia News Service.
  4. ↑ Vaishali, K. S. (27 September 2012). "Music flowed". The Hindu.