Raza Ali Khan
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Background information | |
Born | 8 August 1962 |
Origin | Kolkata, India |
Genres | Hindustani classical music |
Occupation(s) | Hindustani classical vocalist |
Ustad Raza Ali Khan (born on 8 August 1962) is an Indian classical vocalist of the Kasur Patiala gharana.
Early years
Raza Ali Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan to Hindustani classical vocalist Ustad Munawar Ali Khan, who was the son of The Legendary Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. He received his early training from his grandfather and then from his father. He also accompanied his father on concerts.
Career
Raza Ali performs Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Geet, Sozkhani, Noha Khani, and Manqabat.
He gave his first solo performance at the Youth Festival in 1977 at the Eden Garden Stadium at Calcutta.
He has composed Ghazals for Ghulam Ali which were released by Venus, 'Moods and Emotions' and for Penaz Masani which was released by Polydor, 'Dharkan'. He remained the chief music director of Venus for four years. He also gave music in a Telefilm named Bindia which was produced by Doordarshan and was directed by Uma Vasudeva.
Discography
- Gharana Lineage (NAVRAS Records, London)
- 3 Generations (Gathani Records, Calcutta)
- A Tribute to Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, (Audio Rec, London)
- Homage to Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Raagleela and Shadab released from Venus
- Ustad Raza Ali Khan live in Karachi released by APMC.
References
- "Legacy comes with pressure and talent: Ustad Raza Ali Khan". Deccan Chronicle. 13 February 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2019.