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Ustad Ali Akbar Khan: RIP

June 19, 2009 by Classical Music · Leave a Comment 

For many decades the lovers of Hindustani classical music have been enjoying the nectar of music through the magical creations of Sarod Maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, son of Baba Allauddin Khan (the greatest music Guru of 20th century), and Guru Bhai of Pt Ravi Shankar. Earth should be envious of Heaven as now it will [...] Related posts: Jodhaa Akbar Review Jodha Akbar : Music Review Jodha Akbar : The Promo Trailer and your Vote

Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan dead

June 19, 2009 by Classical Music · Leave a Comment 

Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Legendary sarod player Ali Akbar Khan died Friday at his residence in San Anselmo in California. He was 87. The Hindustani classical music exponent died at about 10.30 a.m. India time following renal failure, his secretary Ashish Roy said. He is survived by 11 children from his three marriages. Born on April 14, [...]

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Of Sarod Maestro Passes Away

June 19, 2009 by Classical Music · Leave a Comment 

KOLKATA: Sarod maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan on Friday died in San Francisco in the US after a prolonged kidney ailment, according to a family friend here. 88-year-old Khan died at his music centre at 10 am IST, Rabin Pal, the secretary of sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar, said. He is survived by wife Mary, three sons and a daughter. Pal, a family friend of the sarod maestro, said that he was informed about the death of Khan by the Ustad’s family in San Francisco. Khan’s secretary in Kolk

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